Enter a Free-Form Entered Sig
You can enter a free-form sig, entering any text that you want to appear as the sig.
Open
NextGen® Mobile
.
Select a patient, and open the
RxDetails
view.
Select the
Sig
field.
The
Edit Sig
view opens.
Select the
Free-Type Sig
field.
The
Free-Type Sig
view opens.
Enter your text, and then select
Accept
.
The entered sig appears in the
Sig
field.
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Select a Previously Created Customized Sig
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Create a Customized Sig
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Modifying a Sig
If the default sig for a medication is not appropriate for a specific patient, you can modify the sig in the following methods: Select a different First Databank default sig. Create a customized sig. Select a previously created customized sig. Enter a free-form text sig. Select a Different First Databank Default Sig You can select a different default sig for a medication. Select a Previously Created Customized Sig You can select a customized sig for a medication. Create a Customized Sig You can create a customised sig for a medication. Enter a Free-Form Entered Sig You can enter a text that you want to appear as the sig. Parent topic: Complete the Prescription Details
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Create Free-Text SIG
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Open the SIG Builder
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