If you haven't already:
Click Write (ALT+W).
Click Radiology (ALT+Y).
Click Nuclear Cardiology (ALT+L).
Complete the form
To access the Clinical Guidelines and Pathways for Nuclear Cardiology, click Stress Test Contraindications or Stress Test Guidelines. Click in the upper right of the viewer to return to Order Entry.
Click a checkbox (or press the corresponding letter) to select one or more exams.
When prompted, review the standard associated orders.
Click the checkbox at the bottom of the form to request that the performing cardiologist/radiologist substitute the best alternative in the event that the selected examination cannot be performed because of the condition of the patient.
Click OK (ALT+O).
Complete indications as follows:
Select indicators, signs and symptoms, and rule out/assess for conditions from checkbox lists if they are presented. If Other, type a description.
Type descriptions of indicators, signs and symptoms, and rule out/assess for conditions in the text fields provided when checklists are not defined.
Type clinical history as appropriate.
Click OK (ALT+O).
Select a reason for the exam from the Priority drop-down list. A request date for the exam is appended automatically. The default date for the request is today. If needed, move the date forward or select from the calendar. Click OK (ALT+O).
Click an option to indicate whether an interpreter is needed.
For a female patient, click No, Yes, or Unknown to indicate if she is pregnant. If Yes, type the estimated gestational age (weeks) of the fetus.
Type instructions or comments as needed.
Click the associated checkbox to indicate the need for additional copies, a special fund, and/or a special cost center. Type a description for each selection.
Click OK (ALT+O).
Write additional orders as needed, then sign the session.