🩺 Consultations
The Consultations module is the doctor's workspace. Here you record clinical notes, diagnosis, prescriptions, vitals, and schedule follow-ups.
Accessible by: Admin, Doctor
Starting a Consultation
A consultation is always linked to an existing appointment.
- In the sidebar, click Consultations (or find the appointment in Appointments).
- Find the patient's appointment — it should be in Scheduled status.
- Click Start Consultation.
This opens the consultation workspace for that patient.
The Consultation Workspace
1. Patient Info Panel
Shows the patient's name, date of birth, gender, and a summary of past visits. This is pulled automatically — no entry required.
Active allergies from the patient's medical history are shown here as a quick reference.
2. Vitals
Record the patient's current vitals before the clinical assessment:
| Field | Unit |
|---|---|
| Blood Pressure | mmHg (systolic / diastolic) |
| Weight | kg |
| Height | cm |
| Temperature | °C |
| SpO2 | % |
| Pulse | bpm |
| Notes | Free text |
Out-of-range values are flagged automatically in amber.
3. Clinical Notes
| Field | What To Enter |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | What the patient is presenting with |
| Diagnosis | Your clinical finding |
| Consultation Notes | Observations, test results, follow-up instructions |
4. Prescription Builder
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Medicine Name | Paracetamol 500mg |
| Dosage | 1 tablet |
| Frequency | Twice a day |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Instructions | Take after meals |
Click + Add Medicine to add more items. Trash icon removes an item.
⚠️ If a prescribed medicine matches a known allergy from the patient's medical history, the system will display a conflict warning. Review carefully before proceeding.
5. Follow-up
Before finalising, you can schedule a follow-up for the patient:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Due Date | When the patient should return |
| Reason | Brief description (e.g. "Review blood pressure after 2 weeks") |
| Assign To | Team member responsible for the follow-up |
The follow-up will appear in the Pending Follow-ups widget on the dashboard and in the Follow-ups section.
Finalising the Consultation
- Review all sections — vitals, clinical notes, prescription, and follow-up.
- Click Finalise Consultation.
What happens:
- Appointment status → Completed ✅
- A billing draft is automatically created
- Prescription becomes available for PDF printing
- Vitals are saved to the patient's vitals history
- Follow-up (if set) appears on the dashboard
⚠️ You cannot edit a finalised consultation. If a correction is needed, contact your Admin.
Printing a Prescription
After finalising:
- On the consultation summary page, click Print Prescription.
- A print-ready PDF opens with clinic details, patient info, medicines, and doctor signature line.
- Use your browser's print dialog or save as PDF.
Tips
- Check the Timeline tab on the patient profile before starting — it shows the complete history at a glance.
- Always finalise before the patient leaves — the billing team needs it to generate the invoice.
- Record vitals even if they're normal — they build a longitudinal record over time.