Quick Guide

From within the Patient record for the current Inpatient encounter:

1. Click on the patient’s location or encounter.
2. Check to see if there is an Outpatient Referral Visit Type for your treatment function showing.
3. If there is, proceed with the following steps.
1. Double click on referral.
2. Click Yes to open outpatient encounter.
3. Place the order.

If not, an outpatient appointment needs to be made by either a ward clerk, secretary or ABC.
Once an appointment has been made, repeat steps 1-3.