Creating a New Physician Record

Prerequisites: The 'Physician LookupA field that is used to locate records in the RL6 database, such as a location, patient name or a valid entry for the field. A lookup field is typically identified with a magnifying glass icon.' role function must be enabled and a product license is required.

To create a new physician record:

1. On the Physician Configuration page, click New. The Physician Library dialog is displayed (not shown).
2. Enter the Physician ID.
3. Note: Make sure you use a unique ID. If you use a duplicate ID, the system will display a message indicating that there is an existing record using this ID and does not allow you to save the new record.
3. Enter the Last Name of the physician.
4. Enter the First Name of the physician.
5. (Optional) Enter additional information in the fields provided.
6. Tip: Use the tabs at the bottom of the page to enter information about the physician’s department, specialty, license, certifications, academic history, internships and residencies.
6. Click OK. The new record is saved and added to the Physician Configuration list.