Adding Clinical Data
Data in Vision 3 is added using Read codes, Vision 3 dual codes all data using both Read codes and SNOMED CT.
To add clinical data:
- Enter either:
A keyword - Type in one or two partial words in the Read term for Characteristic or Read Term - Add, for example asthma, or Abdo pai and press enter:
See Keywords for further details.- A Read code - Type # and then the code, for example #H33 for Asthma, code entry is case sensitive and press enter:
See Select by Code/Hierarchy on Read Dictionary Screen for further details.
- If the appropriate term is not returned, press <F3> to display the Read Dictionary screen or simply use the up and down arrow keys to move through the offered list:
Note - If you are using the Search Text, a warning message displays about the time it may take, this search is actually very fast so select Yes to continue.
- Simply highlight the term required and select OK to return to the original data entry screen or the correct structured data area (SDA).
See Structured Data Areas for further details.