Originally Posted by Chock
Why can't I create an encounter without signing off? There is no option in AC which allows me to make an encounter (with a date) when the patient comes to the office. This requirement, which I think is quite against intiution, makes it very difficult because, once it is signed to make an encounter, one cannot enter anything further for that particular visit.

You can make an addendum, which allows you to create an encounter. You should always have a note to go along with an encounter anyways. Addendum could just say, advance billing for visit on 3/3/11 but not finished. As long as you don't bill twice, when you finish the note, you will be OK.

Originally Posted by Chock
What if you are working on two or three patients before you had the chance to sign off. Is it possible to keep more than one chart open at the same time?
You can only work on one chart at a time.

Wendell
Pediatrician in Chicago

The patient's expectation is that you have all the answers, sometimes they just don't like the answer you have for them