Glossary: Medical | Dental | Allieds

Basic Script Features are all of the features that are available by default on the Script screen and do not require any additional customisation or setup. A Script is a document that is used as a form of communication between the Practioner and Pharmacist. The Script feature is used to create a script for a Patient. The Script is used to prescribe medication as a treatment/cure once the patient is finished consulting with the Practitioner. The Patient will take the Script to the Pharmacy to collect the medication that the Practioner has prescribed.

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Certain Medical Aids can only receive claims in batches and not real live claims. The batches can be viewed and sent to medical aid.

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Bedside Special Investigations refer to advanced diagnostic tests and procedures performed at the Patient's bedside. These investigations are often used to quickly assess a Patient's condition and guide immediate clinical decisions. Examples include: Portable imaging, ultrasounds, glucose monitoring, electrolyte analysis, or haemoglobin levels using fingerprick samples and echocardiograms (ECG) etc. These investigations are valuable for providing rapid, on-the-spot information about the Patient's health status, facilitating timely medical interventions.

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The Benefit check can check if the patient has funds available for payment and if there are available funds in the savings of the Medical aid.

The user types into the system the amount he wants to check for this patient, and the system will tell the user if the funds are available or not.

The Benefit check can also check on certain medical aids if the patient qualifies for certain treatments and procedures available on the medical aid plan.

Only 3 benefit checks can be done on the Main Members account per day.

There are 3 different types of validations

• Normal validation
• Benefit Check
• Dependants data

Please check the other 2 for more details.

A Billing group will tell the system which calculates the price should use when calculating the tariff price. The billing code will apply certain rules on the tariff code for each medical aid and plan. Each Medical Aid Plan can be linked to a certain Billing Group. 

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Birthdays are when patients is born.

The Birthday list will show all the patients' birthdays between certain dates depending on the filters.

An SMS may be sent to patients to send them birthday wishes from the practice.

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The Birthday Report is a list that includes all the birthdates of Debtors/Patients in your Practice. Recognising and celebrating the birthday of a Debtor/Patient by sending them an SMS/Email is a simple way to maintain a positive relationship. It can enhance Patient engagement and show that the Practice cares about the well-being of its Patients.

A blood gas test determines the exact quantities of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body. This will assist the practitioner in determining the condition of the patient's lungs and kidneys. It can also be used to determine the pH, or acidity, of the patient's blood.

This form allows the user to add the results and findings of the blood gas test that has been performed and log notes regarding the test. The user is also able to upload documents and images relating to the test.

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BMI - Body Mass Index

The BMI is calculated from the weight and the length of a person, to see if the patient is the correct weight for his length.

The BMI quantifies the amount of tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) in an individual, and is used to categorize that person as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese based on that value. (According to Wikipedia).