MedLook Weekly Tip For 05/15/2006

Way back on 11/17/2003 we discussed Patient Labels for Charts. While this particular feature has not changed much since then a lot still remains to be discussed regarding labels.

Typically we think about labels in regards to generating patient labels for mailing statements.  Obviously if you use windowed envelops you don’t need to print patient labels.  However, labels still have their place.  As noted in 2003 they are handy for patient charts.  Some offices find it convenient to print a full page of labels for each patient and place them in their paper folder.  In this way error can be reduced or eliminated when they patient goes to the hospital or lab.  A few labels are passed along from the office, to the lab, and then to the hospital.  All of the pertinent identifying information is simply attached via the label.  Mistakes can be greatly reduced in this way.

Labels can also be customized to contain just the information you need.  Simply select the Use Custom Layout option, browse for and identify a template, and proceed as normal. For more information on the templates refer to the MedLook manual or to the tips on Custom Reports from 09/19/2005 to 10/17/2005.

Of course, all of the labels can be sent to a variety of label designs.  If a design is not present that you need, we can either create one for you or tell you how to do it yourself.  With multicolumn labels you can specify which row and column to start printing your labels on. You can even generate copies (which is handy for the scenario outlined above).

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