Overview
What is a Custom Field
A custom field allows administrators to set up additional questions in the following types, that solicit answers from users inside of the locations.
Locations of custom fields
- Patient Profile
- Employee Profile
- Vendor Profile
- Practitioner Encounter
Types of custom fields
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Single Line Text Box |
Suitable for typing in small bits of information such as names, emails, and numbers.
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Multi-Line Text Area |
Suitable for typing in a paragraph of information.
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Checkbox |
Simple checked or not checked box.
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Date |
Date selector with a calendar attached.
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Drop-Down |
Able to set up canned answers that will be shown from the drop-down list.
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Set Up a Custom Field
Go to:
Settings > System Entities & Types > Custom Fields > + New Custom Field
Fill out the fields related to the custom field you are adding.
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Name |
The name of the custom field. This will appear to the left of the field when displayed. |
| Type |
Location the custom field will be displayed. |
| Control | The type of custom field. |
Patient Fields
Located on all patient profile under the 'custom' section.
Employee Fields
Vendor Profile
