Patient appointment checklist

What to check in the appointment and patient record when making a booking or attending a patient.

What to check in Appointment Details

Double-click the patient's booking to open the Appointment Details screen and check.

  • The appointment Duration is correct for the appointment Type.
  • Check that Allow SMS is ticked.
  • Some patients may have a Referral or Alerts noted.
  • There may also be a notification banner.

Patient Details

From the Appointment book, right-click the patient and select Patient Details, and check that:

  • Check there is a Usual Dr selected.
  • Select the Patient Verification button to verify their Medicare / Health Fund status.
  • Select the eHeatlh status tab and retrieve the IHI if required.
  • Check the patient has a Payer and usual Dr fee schedule selected.
  • Check the Alerts for relevant information.
  • Check there is a Referral and that the referral details are included.