Adding Clinical Data

To add any type of clinical data to a patient record in Vision Anywhere:

Note - Vision Anywhere uses SNOMED CT to record data, for further information please see SNOMED FAQ.
  1. From Vision Anywhere, select the patient required.
  2. Select New Encounter :

  3. Enter a keyword in the dynamic search bar :

    The keyword can be to:

    • Record a drug, immunisation or clinical term
    • Trigger a template or calculator, see Templates and Calculators for details if required.

    A single letter triggers a common observation quick entry, three letters or more returns a list of clinical terms to select from.

    There are some short cuts, for example, to quickly record a blood pressure, enter 120/80 and select blood pressure reading.

  4. Select the term required from the list and the relevant data entry form displays.
    Note - SNOMED CT Preferred Terms are highlighted with a PT indicator .
    Note - England Only - QOF compliant terms are highlighted with a QOF indicator .
  5. Complete the form as appropriate:
      • Description - Defaults to the term selected. You can change by searching an alternative term if required.
      • Priority - Defaults to 3, but you can select from 0-9, see What is a Priority? for details if required.
      • Episode type - Defaults to None, select from the available list if required.
      • Notes - Enter any free text as required.
  6. Select Save .
Note - You can also search the record during an Encounter, see Searching the Patient's Record for details.

Recording a Consultation (2.03)

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