It also is designed to be used by medical and coding clerks. A variety of different data entry methods are possible with this application. Use of Problem List varies from site to site, depending on the data entry method a facility has chosen. Many sites use Encounter Forms, with clerks entering most of the data in the encounter forms. Encounter forms are generated from patient data in the system and added to or modified by clinicians.
Features Allows a clinician to view an individual problem list for any given patient.
Supports a variety of specialized views of a patient's problem list. Each term is well defined and understandable. A user, site, or application may substitute a preferred synonym. Supports import of problem information from other clinical settings outside the immediate medical facility. Allows reformulation of a problem.