Record the Patient's Refusal to Sign for Contact Lens Prescription
If the patient refuses to sign for the printed copy of their contact lens prescription, you can record that in the Contact Lens Consent section.
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Before you begin To document patient consent, you must enable the Eyeglasses and/or Contact Lens Consent section on the Eye Configuration practice template. You can document the patient's consent to receive a paper or digital copy of their contact lens prescription. Then, you can generate a consent document to obtain the patient's signature. On the Contact Lens Evaluation - OPH template, in the Contact Lens/Eyeglasses Consent section, expand the Contact Lens Consent/Prescription panel. For more information on enabling the Contact Lens/Eyeglasses Consent section, go to NextGen Healthcare Success Community and download the latest Setup Guide for NextGen® Ophthalmic Suite. If the section is already enabled, go to Step 2. To indicate the patient's preference to receive their contact lens prescription, select Paper Copy or Digital Copy. If you select Paper Copy, the Patient refuses to sign that they have received the contact lens prescription check box appears next to the Print RX 1 and PriDocument Patient Consent for Receiving Contact Lens Prescription
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Depending on the practice, workflow on the Contact Lens Evaluation - OPH template may begin after intake or after preliminary exams performed by a technician. Any information previously documented during the encounter appears in the corresponding data fields on the Contact Lens Evaluation - OPH template. This information can be reviewed and updated as appropriate. In the Reason for Visit panel, the provider reviews the technician's documentation, makes updates, and signs-off on the HPI information. In the Visual Acuity panel, enter exam findings or review and update previously documented results. visual acuity panel In the General Information panel, enter or review and update the patient information related to wearing contact lenses. general information panel In the Contact Lens History section, review and select the current contact lens prescription from the grids. contact lens history panel The prescription values appear in the fields of the Current Contact Lens Prescription section.Document a Contact Lens Fitting and Evaluation Visit
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The Contact Lens Evaluation template includes the following panels and sections where information can be documented for the contact lens fitting and evaluation visit: Panel/Section Description Reason for Visit Displays previously documented reason for visit and HPI information for the encounter; this information can be reviewed and updated; this is the same panel as on other templates. Visual Acuity Displays previously documented exam findings; a new exam can be documented; this is the same panel as on other templates. General Information Used to document specific patient information related to wearing contact lenses. Contact Lens History section Displays historical information for up to two prescriptions; each prescription is displayed in separate grids for each eye. Current Contact Lens Prescription section Used for the prescription of the contact lenses the patient is currently wearing and to evaluate how the patient is doing with the current prescription. Slit Lamp Evaluation sectiInformation Documented for a Contact Lens Evaluation
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Do one of the following: On the Prelim Exam - OPH template, click the Contact Evaluation link. On the Provider - OPH template, click the Contact Evaluation link. At the bottom of the Prelim Exam - OPH template in the Additional Navigation section, click the Contact Lens Evaluation link. At the bottom of the Provider - OPH template in the Additional Navigation section, click the Contact Lens Evaluation link. From the left navigation pane, click the CL Evaluation link. The Contact Lens Evaluation - OPH template opens. contact lens evaluation - oph template Parent topic: Contact Lens EvaluationAccess the Contact Lens Evaluation Template
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Depending on the practice, workflow on the Contact Lens Evaluation - OPH template may begin after intake or after a technician performs preliminary exams. Any information previously documented during the encounter appears in the corresponding data fields on the Contact Lens Evaluation - OPH template. This information can be reviewed and updated as appropriate. You can document prescriptions and fitting details for contact lenses and maintaining a historical record of trial and final contact lenses worn by the patient on the Contact Lens Evaluation - OPH template. contact lens evaluation - oph Information Documented for a Contact Lens Evaluation Access the Contact Lens Evaluation Template Document a Contact Lens Fitting and Evaluation Visit Document Patient Consent for Receiving Contact Lens Prescription Document the patient's consent and how they choose to receive their contact lens prescription. Record the Patient's Refusal to Sign for Contact Lens Prescription Parent topic: WorkflowsContact Lens Evaluation
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The Eye Configuration practice template setting for contact lens prescription enables the Contact Lens/Eyeglasses Consent section. On the Eye Configuration practice template, go to the Document Configurations section. Select the Eyeglasses and/or Contact lens prescription has been sent to patient portal. The digital copy to be accessed from this website: check box. Enter the address of the patient portal or website where the patient can obtain a digital copy of their contact lens prescription. Click Save. The Contact Lens/Eyeglasses Consent section is now enabled. Parent topic: Eye Configuration Practice Template