You can set a long-standing or recurring problem displayed in the problem list as chronic.
 
 
  - Select the patient's encounter that contains the problem.
 
  - Select a problem in the problem list that is not marked as Chronic.
 
  - Do one of the following:
   
    - Right-click the problem, and then select Set Chronic.
 
    - On the problem list data entry area toolbar, select Set Chronic. 
     
Note: If you select a problem that is already marked as Chronic, the Set Chronic option is not available.
     
 
   
 
  - If necessary, select Refresh in the display area toolbar for the change to appear.