Mail merge variables in EMIS Web are a powerful feature used in document templates, including referral letters. They allow you to dynamically insert specific pieces of patient data directly from the electronic health records into your templates. This means that when you generate a document like a referral letter, these variables are replaced with the patient's actual information, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Mail Merge Variable Categories
In EMIS Web, the available mail merge variables are organised into several categories:
- Patient Details: Includes demographic details like name, age, and date of birth.
- Clinical Content: Clinical variables such as allergies, medication, and problems.
- Appointments: Information about appointment timings and dates.
- Referrals: Details related to referrals, like service details.
- Organisation Details: Organisational information including practice codes and addresses.
- Miscellaneous Items: Merge date/time stamps and prompts for free text entries.
Mail merge functionality saves significant time by auto-filling documents with patient information, thus enhancing efficiency and accuracy in administrative tasks.
By utilising these variables within referral letter templates, you can easily automate the inclusion of necessary data, diminishing the risk of human error and omission. This is especially useful for practice administrators and clinicians who manage large volumes of patient documentation.
Did you know?
Hero Health's platform offers seamless integration with EMIS Web. Through Hero Health, patients can manage their appointment bookings independently, reducing administrative workload and empowering patients. To explore how Hero Health can further enhance your practice's operations, visit our online booking page.
