Plain-language definitions of the clinic and EMR terms you’ll run into — and how each one works in ZidBit.
Audit Log
A timestamped record of every action taken in the system.
Digital Prescription
A prescription created and stored electronically.
EHR (Electronic Health Record)
A broader health record designed to be shared across providers.
EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
A digital version of a patient’s chart within a single clinic.
Follow-up
A scheduled return visit to review a patient’s progress.
GST Invoice
A tax-compliant bill that applies GST to clinic services.
IP Billing (Inpatient Billing)
Itemized billing and invoicing for hospitalized patients during an inpatient admission.
IPD (Inpatient Department)
A hospital department for patients admitted for overnight care, observation, or surgery.
Medical Certificate (Sick Leave & Fitness)
A legally binding document issued by a registered medical practitioner certifying a patient's illness, leave period, or fitness.
No-show
A patient who misses a booked appointment without notice.
OPD (Outpatient Department)
A clinic or hospital department for patients who do not require a bed.
Patient Timeline
A chronological feed of everything on a patient’s record.
Queue Management
Tracking and ordering patients waiting to be seen.
RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
Granting access based on a person’s role in the clinic.
SpO₂ (Oxygen Saturation)
The percentage of oxygen-carrying haemoglobin in the blood.
Token System
Issuing numbered tokens to order a walk-in waiting room.
Vitals
Core body measurements recorded at a visit.
Walk-in
A patient who arrives without a prior appointment.