Announcing 9 New Note Types: Tailored Documentation for Every Patient Visit

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Medical documentation isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each type of visit, whether it’s a follow-up after surgery, an emergency case, or a mental health evaluation, requires capturing different details. That's why we’re thrilled to introduce 9 note types, allowing healthcare providers to select the template that best suits each patient visit:

General Notes

  • 💡 General SOAP: Ideal for routine or follow-up visits, this note type provides a structured approach for documenting symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment updates.
  • 📝 First Visit Perfect for new patients, capturing full history and conducting an initial assessment to form a comprehensive view of the patient’s health.

Specialized Visits

  • 👩‍⚕️ Specialist Visit: For documenting findings and recommendations during a specialist consultation, ensuring every detail is captured for follow-up
  • 👶 Pediatric Visit: Tailored for child-specific visits, allowing you to document growth, development milestones, and any unique concerns
  • 🤰 OB-GYN Visit: Designed for women’s health visits, including pregnancy-related consultations, with fields specific to OB-GYN care.
  • 🩹 Surgical Follow-up: Track post-surgical recovery, noting progress and any additional care needs.

Mental Health

  • 🧠 Psychiatric Evaluation: For mental health assessments, capturing patient symptoms, mental status, and diagnostic considerations.
  • 💬 Psychotherapy: Record therapy sessions, noting session details and tracking patient progress over time.

Hospital and Emergency Care

  • 🚨 Emergency/Urgent Care: Use this note for ER visits, documenting emergency interventions, outcomes, and next steps.
  • 🏥 Hospital Progress Note: For doctors doing daily rounds, this note type helps keep a concise, up-to-date record of the patient’s condition and any adjustments to the treatment plan.

Nutrition

  • 🍎 Nutrition Consultation: Ideal for consultations centered around dietary habits and nutrition advice, with sections dedicated to documenting dietary recommendations and assessments.

The Benefits

  • Improved Relevance: Each note type is tailored to specific visit types, helping you focus on the most relevant information.
  • Consistency Across Care: Structured note types ensure that each record is complete and consistent, making it easier for any healthcare professional to review patient progress.
  • Time-Saving: Select, document, and move on—these note types are designed to help you focus on care, not paperwork.

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for being a vital part of our medical community.

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