1. Click into the main window (so that you have a blinking cursor), and type your message.
2. If you previously selected a patient and this item is related to that patient, leave the Attached Patient checkbox selected. If the item is not related to any patient, deselect the checkbox. If the item is related to any other patient or to multiple patients, click Attached Patient to find the patient or patients.
3. If required, update the displayed date by clicking the double angle brackets (>>) and selecting a new date.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Sign (F10). Type your key and click Sign.