The Free Slot Search

 

Free Slot Search (0:53)

The Free Slot Search is a quick and easy way to find and book free appointments. It is available from the following screens:

  • Reception View
  • Weekly View

To use the Free Slot Search:

  1. From the toolbar at the top of the screen, select Free slot search .

  2. The Free slot search screen displays available appointments, maintaining any existing filters set up in the appointment view. Depending on your selection in Preferences - Display Options, the search results display in either of these styles:
    • Calendar - Displays slots with a tile view like a calendar, or,

    • List - Displays slots in a list.

      Icons display beside appointment slots in a list to identify types of appointments. Hover the mouse cursor over the symbol to display the description and identify the following types of appointments:

      • - Available for web bookings.

      • - Booking this slot may conflict with a local rule/restriction.

      • - This slot is tagged for GP Connect (England only).

    See Preferences - Display Options for more information.

  3. If required, you can refine your search by:

    • Slot Duration - Display free slots with a specific duration.
    • AM or PM - Display free slots in the AM or PM.
    • Day - Display free slots on a specific day.
    • Filters - Edit or apply Practice or Practice User filters, see Applying or Editing Filters.
    Training Tip - You can select multiple options to refine your search.

    You can also:

    • See the number of free slots going forwards.
    • Access the Clipboard to drag appointments from the clipboard to a free slot, see The Appointments Clipboard.
    • Use the Week Skipper to move forwards by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 weeks.
    • Use the arrows to display additional appointments.

  4. Select a slot to book an appointment and the appointment booking form displays.
  5. Complete the booking form in the usual way, see Booking an Appointment for details if required.
  6. Select either Book and Print or Book as appropriate.
    A message displays confirming the booking.

Note - To print this topic select Print in the top right corner and follow the on-screen prompts.