Unity tip of the week: Document patients’ past medical history using Problem List, NOT as free text

October 21, 2020

This week’s tip of the week has been suggested by Cliona Magee, Consultant Emergency Medicine and Dina Bukhari, Endoscopy Nurse:

“Document patients’ past medical history using Problem List, NOT as free text. This will enable coding, audit, research and future encounter documentation. Using your personalised Favourites folders greatly simplifies this process.”

We are encouraging colleagues at all levels across the Trust to suggest any quick wins or top tips they have for using Unity in their ward, area or department.

All suggestions are welcome so please get in touch! The best suggestions will be featured in our Unity Tip of the Week every Wednesday on Connect.

If you have a tip of the week please send it to swbh.unitytips@nhs.net.