What this guide helps you do

Recalls record when the clinic should follow up with a patient and whether that follow-up has been completed.

In this guide
  • Create a recall
  • Use a suggested date from a recall type
  • Mark or unmark recalled
  • Edit, archive, and restore recalls
  • Open the scheduler for follow-up
The Recalls area in its normal view before any item is selected or edited.
The Recalls area in its normal view before any item is selected or edited.

Create a recall

1

Choose New recall

Select the recall type when applicable.

2

Set the due date

Use the suggested date when it matches the care plan, or choose the verified date.

3

Add a useful note

Explain the purpose or context without duplicating a treatment note.

4

Save and review

Confirm the recall appears with the correct due date and status.

The new recall form with due date, note, and suggested date.
The new recall form with due date, note, and suggested date.

Complete or act on a recall

1

Select the recall

Review its due date and note.

2

Choose Mark as recalled

Use this after the follow-up action has actually occurred; choose Unmark to correct an accidental completion.

3

Choose Schedule when booking is the next step

The scheduler opens so an appointment can be arranged.

4

Archive if it should leave the active list

Restore it later from archived recalls when needed.

A saved recall with Mark as recalled, Edit, Archive, and Schedule.
A saved recall with Mark as recalled, Edit, Archive, and Schedule.

Things worth knowing

  • A recall is a follow-up reminder, not an appointment.
  • Marking recalled should reflect a completed action, not simply that the due date arrived.
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