Using this feature, a doctor can place place lab orders and procedure orders from clinical module. The procedure orders placed can then be viewed, relevant information can be added and it can be marked as completed. For lab orders, integration is built between the clinical (OpenMRS) and lab (OpenELIS/Odoo) systems to enable the lab dashboard to be auto-populated based on the order from the Clinical module.
Where is it Used?
The need for an Order arises when the doctor or any other medical provider wants some action to be taken by some other medical provider in the Hospital for a particular patient. The work flow would be as follows:
Benefits
This allows the clinician to place an order from the system. The lab technician can immediately see the order in their queue and hence they do not have to wait until the patient comes to know what samples need to be collected or tests need to be done.
Screenshot of the Orders page displaying sample types and available tests and panels for sample type "Blood"