Patient Linked Documents

Patient > Linked Documents

Linked Documents tab allows you to link a document (Reports, Referrals etc.) to a Patient. A summary of the linked documents is displayed. Documents can be opened with a mouse click.

Any type of document can be linked. If you want to insert an email attachment it must be saved in a file and directory and then linked on this tab.

Linking Documents
To link a document to a Patient –

1. Select Insert on the Linked Document tab.
2. Locate the appropriate Directory and File.
3. Select the document to link.
4. Open – to create the link.
5. Cancel – to exit.

A reference to the document now appears on the Linked Documents tab with the following information – 

1. Name of file path.
2. Description or name of Document.
3. Keywords – free text area where you can insert a description of the document.
4. The note in grey text records the creation of document and file size.

Opening and Editing a Linked Document
To open or edit a Linked Document –

1. Highlight the document to be opened.
2. Select Open Document on the Linked Document tab.
3. Review or edit the document as required.
4. Close the document window when finished. If any changes are made, Venus will ask if you want to save the changes.
5. Venus will return you to the Linked Documents Tab.

Delete a Linked Document
To delete a Linked Document –

1. Highlight the document to be deleted.
2. Select Delete.

Original Document Moved
If the document linked in Venus has been moved from the original directory and file or not currently accessible via the network, a red X appears indicating the link is no longer valid.