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THE MAIN MODULE: LEHIPEDS
As previously noted the Main Module handles the two major files in
the LEHIPEDS program, the Master and Service files.
<< MASTER FORM >>
We will first look at the Master Form in some detail. This is the
form that creates records for the Master File. If you have not
already done so, you should read the general discussion of forms
in the preceding section of this Manual.
Review the Master Form in the program. The data to be entered into
each field is pretty much self-explanatory.
<< REQUIRED FIELDS: MASTER FORM >>
Some fields are "required fields", i.e. you are not allowed to
leave them blank. The required fields are:
Dr: enter Dr.name or press F5 for list of doctors
First Name: enter first name
Last Name: enter last name
Male/Female: enter X (in either field)
DOB: enter in required format
Acct Type: enter or press F5 for list of acct types
<< POP-UP "MINI-TABLES" FOR DATA ENTRY >> For Dr. or Acct Type,
pressing F5 will pop-up a mini-table of possible entries. Use the
Up or Down Arrow_keys to highlight the desired entry and press the
Enter_key. Alternatively, you may type in a different entry. The
City and Zip fields also allow F5 to pop-up a list of possible
entries, although these fields are not required fields. The
pop-up tables are "programmed" in the Custom Module; more about
this later.
<< ID_NO FIELD: MASTER FORM >>
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The field, ID_No., is a "display field". The field is not intended
to accept an entry; just press the Enter_key to get past it.
All patients must have an ID_No. How then do they get one? From
the scrolling table press the Ins_key to call up a new Master
Form. Note that the ID_No. field automatically increments to the
next available ID_No. This would be one higher than the last
ID_No. in the database.
What happens if you try to type in an ID_No that is currently in
use. The program will not let you do this. You get a beep and the
status field reads "Creates Duplicate Entry" (We didn't tell you
about that message.)
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<< ID_NO FIELD: MASTER FORM, continued >>
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What about records that have been deleted? Can you re-use those ID
numbers, by overwriting the "auto-incremented ID_No." in a new
patient Master Form? The answer is "yes", but it's not worth the
effort to keep track of all those deleted numbers. Let the deleted
ID numbers be lost in cyberspace; the program supports 99,999
Master Forms. There will be an upgrade long before you're ready to
enter patient No. 100,000!
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<< INS_INFO FIELD: MASTER FORM >>
The field, Ins Info, is for whatever insurance information, if
any, you may wish to enter. You may want to put in here deductible
amounts or other restrictions.
<< PROF_DISC FIELD: MASTER FORM >>
The field, Prof Disc, allows entry of a whole number representing
a percent professional discount. Of course, you may leave this
field blank. If you do specify a percentage, said percentage will
automatically be deducted from your total charges when doing an
Encounter Form.
<< C-STATUS FIELD: MASTER FORM >>
The field, C-Status, is also a display field. In this case the
cursor doesn't even stop in the field. This field displays the
patient's collection status; every patient starts out with a
default "OK" in this field. The collection status may be modified
to C1, C2, or C3 in the ledger section of the Main Module.
<< UPDATED BALANCE: MASTER FORM>>
Note the field, Updated Balance, in the lower right-hand corner.
This shows the patient's outstanding balance at the present time.
This is a "stored balance" as opposed to a "calculated balance".
The stored balance comes from calculations from the last
Encounter Form for the patient. It is usually accurate although
sometimes it may be incorrect if there have been recent multiple
transactions for the patient. You can check a calculated balance
(which is based on calculations from all Encounter Forms, and is
therefore always correct), by pressing the F10_key.
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TIP: Checking a calculated balance from the Master Form: Press the
F10_key. A small window will pop-up on the right side of the
screen advising you to press the Enter_key to get the calculated
balance. The balance will be calculated in the pop-up window. Then
press the Esc_key twice. This will place the calculated balance in
the lower right hand corner "display field" of the Master Form,
and will clear the pop-up window.
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TIP (continued): If the calculated balance was different, don't
forget to save the form (by pressing Enter from last field or
Ctrl-Enter from any field) so the correct balance now showing in
the display field will be saved.
Checking the balance from the Master Form comes in handy. If you
pull up the Master Form for a patient (or parent) calling for an
appointment, you can quote any balance they may owe at present.
It's always a good idea to verify the stored balance by checking
a calculated balance with the F10_key.
******************************************************************
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KEY POINT: It is important to remember that this program does NOT
create any ledgers or statements based on stored balances. The
ledgers are always based on calculated balances and are therefore
always accurate.
*****************************************************************
<< ENCOUNTER FORM >>
We now turn to a detailed look at the Encounter Form. Again, be
sure to read or reread that section of the manual which discusses
forms in general.
The Encounter Form, as the name implies, records a patient
activity or "encounter". The encounter may involve an office
visit, a hospital admission, payment of a bill, or whatever. In
the case of a medical service, several different services may be
included on a single Encounter Form. The Encounter Form may
include an office visit, lab work and an injection. In the case of
a hospital medical service, a single Encounter Form might include
a hospital admission, 2 hospital daily visits, and a hospital
discharge.
From the Main Menu highlight and select "Patient Encounter Forms".
From the next submenu select "Create/Edit/Delete Encounter Form".
This will give you a scrolling table of patients in the database.
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