Interpreter
To record a patients interpreter requirements:
- From Registration , choose Select Patient and select the patient required.
- The Registration Details screen displays, select the Preferences tab.
- Select Interpreter.
- The Vision filing screen appears briefly, followed by the History - Add screen:
- Check and update as required:
- Date - Defaults to today's date.
- Clinician - If the data is recorded by a member of staff the Clinician defaults to Usual GP. If the person recording the data is set up with a Clinical role, their details are shown.
- Private/In Practice - Defaults to In Practice.
- Read Term for Characteristic - Defaults to 9NU..00 Need for interpreter, but can be updated as required. See the Consultation Manager Help Centre for details on selecting clinical terms.
- Comment - Free text information can be entered here.
- Recall - Select to add a recall if required.
- Select OK to save.
- A prompt confirms 'The item 'Medical History (Interpreter)' was added successfully' select OK.
The latest Interpreter information displays on the Preferences tab and is recorded to the patient's clinical record.
Note - To print this topic select Print in the top right corner and follow the on-screen prompts.