Note: These steps can be used to remove problems from the active problems list. These problems are then stored in the Inactive list. Problems remain in the database for tracking purposes.
To remove a single problem
1. If you haven't already, go to the Problems module.
2. Click the problem you want to remove from the displayed list. The LMR displays details for that problem.
3. Click Delete.
4. Click the option that best describes your reason for inactivating this problem or type your own reason and click Other.
5. If this was the only problem on the patient's list, the LMR prompts you to indicate if you would like to add "None" to the patient's list. Click Yes or No, as applicable.
6. If you want to save your work now, click Sign (F10). The LMR indicates the changes that will be saved. Type your key and click Sign.
7. Depending on your set up, you may be prompted to select a cosigner or sign for a provider. See Selecting a Cosigner and Signing and Saving for a Provider.
To remove multiple problems
1. If you haven't already, go to the Problems module.
2. Click the check box to the left of each problem you want to remove from the displayed list.
3. Click Inactivate.
4. For each problem, click the option that best describes your reason for inactivating it or type your own reason and click Other. Then, click Ok (ALT+O). Or, if the same reason applies to all, click Ok To All.
5. If you are removing all problems, the LMR prompts you to indicate if you would like to add "None" to the patient's list. Click Yes or No, as applicable.
6. If you want to save your work now, click Sign (F10). The LMR indicates the changes that will be saved. Type your key and click Sign.
7. Depending on your set up, you may be prompted to select a cosigner or sign for a provider. See Selecting a Cosigner and Signing and Saving for a Provider.