1. If you haven't already, select the following:
The patient (or patient list) with which you want to work.
The Report Mgmt tab (ALT+E).
The MGH site option at the bottom of the tab.
2. If more than one patient name appears in the upper pane, click the name of the patient for whom you want to view or enter the note.
Caution: The patient name must be highlighted.
3. From the drop-down list in the upper right corner of the tab, select Medical Progress Note, Surgical Progress Note, or SICU Resident Note.
The Edit Area displays the most recently saved progress note (if any) for the highlighted patient.
4. Click within the Edit Area; then enter or edit text as needed.
Note:
If you want to erase the previously entered note, click Clear.
If you want to restore the note to its previously saved state, click Reset.
5. Click Save.
Note: The system saves only the current version of the note. Earlier versions are not saved.
Entering or Editing Physician Electronic Notes
Looking Up a Patient by Patient List