Occupation

To record a patients occupation:

1. From Registration , choose Select Patient and select the patient required.
2. The Registration Details screen displays, select the Preferences tab and then Occupation.
3. The Vision filing screen appears briefly, followed by the Occupation - 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 - Double click to select from the Read codes in Chapter 0 or type the Occupation required.

   • Notes - Free text information can be entered here.

   • Recall - Select to add a recall if required.

4. Select OK to save.
5. A prompt confirms 'The item 'Occupation' was added successfully' select OK.

The latest Occupation information displays on the Preferences tab and is recorded to the patient's clinical record.