Procedure Types

The Procedures preference is used to record a list of procedures in the system. These are found in the diagnosis tab for a patient, then adding a medical procedure. The choice of values are selected using an autocomplete or dropdown list.

Location

The table of Procedures will display the code, name, and status for the procedure.

Configuration

When adding or editing a procedure, users are presented with the below form to complete. Always press Save in the bottom right-hand corner of the browser after adding or editing a procedure.

Code (Required, Unique)

A unique code for the procedure. This can be the same as the name but must be unique throughout the entire system.

Name (Required)

A name for the procedure. It is advisable to keep this unique.

Active

A checkbox to activate/deactivate an entry. If the preference is not active, it will not be selectable in any drop-down lists.