> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://kb.linkhms.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Managing Visits in LinkHMS ## Starting a Visit When a patient arrives, the doctor selects **"Start Visit"** in the **Schedule** to open the patient's profile. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/6/5/c/f65c12322335b000/5141f849-a16b-4af9-b830-3cb0f3_1w9ynya.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422181363/f13da29955be7835170e1a931fe5/Frame+1510.png?expires=1746030600&signature=430d7c3befe4b36ffce1c39c2d5bee925fb6e764a646ce846162f9b7f04f61e8&req=dSQlFMh2nIJZWvMW1HO4zXPw3qhUoUUkS6xwzL2R3XtORbI5pQZ%2FS5XKJmA8%0AHysiin2UhAcdwc0Qvqw%3D%0A) ## Navigating the Patient Profile The doctor can input and update critical medical information in various tabs, including Vital Signs, Diagnoses, Procedures, Prescriptions, and Services. These records ensure accurate tracking of the patient's condition, facilitate diagnosis, and support effective treatment planning. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/f/c/b/cfcb42226b069000/5aafca03-7420-4935-8335-84569c_dq96ut.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422182699/bc26a8bb7fb88bbe199fccaf42a4/Appointment%29.png?expires=1746030600&signature=775aa17b083efeeccd6c21a773b550288c5f5ac901bd21942591a6f9fcdb56e0&req=dSQlFMh2n4dWUPMW1HO4zUk%2FizSw3BgYrgh8vtC%2Bt3uXBaaL%2Bn0CdMLQ3s3j%0AksfDu7WS5sd68rmyes8%3D%0A) #### Key Sections: * **Vital Signs** – Record weight, blood pressure, temperature, and other health metrics. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/0/9/2/a0923d9d86d1f800/477f0148-2f91-4b6c-88a6-d3ac63_14n12eh.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422182900/3ede9f04825bb14f325d2739d189/Frame+1511.png?expires=1746030600&signature=775467def455cc31e139a5f9994f0238929ed5f7837e459c595bfdc012b8eb9d&req=dSQlFMh2n4hfWfMW1HO4zc9Vm9oQIcHNFwcgjc1epkXhug%2Bzke29H%2FBLCcz6%0ARnb%2FUr%2BOFOnc2rOTdpo%3D%0A) * **Diagnoses** – Document conditions using ICD-11 codes. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/7/d/c/a7dc0a4d49e0a800/00fa86bf-4e3e-437a-bc77-5117ad_1dnwbzk.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422183116/306765d68c2b51080177ddcce298/Frame+1512.png?expires=1746030600&signature=0b780ad8e7f3b58da1882c69dcf020dd46a47d61b9ea4b4de43418d67de1ca5c&req=dSQlFMh2noBeX%2FMW1HO4zX2ir4KfMwkHXA3uePNSUKFbn1i%2BecHnZbew44K6%0AxQtR1V68kXm3UqOuMt8%3D%0A) * **Prescriptions** – Issue medications and review past prescriptions for reference. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/3/4/1/33416b01b71e1e00/c528cfee-799f-469c-94e6-efcbf6_1sn0tb6.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422183648/0c8c7fab6d48e6246b4839b91725/Frame+1515.png?expires=1746030600&signature=e0f204ce29e7e393fe2283e2b9cb76f9f1a7bb6218b7358b20edf9f117039803&req=dSQlFMh2nodbUfMW1HO4zWYXNayoA8eeoUQi0wuCoOHRbWW8TeIiJBNhjafP%0A6dPhYHy1Fm7tTTteYdY%3D%0A) * **Analyses** – Request lab tests for further diagnostics and track previous test results. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/4/6/5/44650290cdaa500/dbc7a373-cafd-411d-8eab-36321a_jf0u9h.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422183914/ebde7487ed9a2d3319aec8291df0/Frame+1516.png?expires=1746030600&signature=6084db197a2da204a1295b6f961452dcbcd9491cd7acd628481a62d4a627720a&req=dSQlFMh2noheXfMW1HO4zVTYF6hDzETsmVjInXWGEQecuqhi9OlzwHvSr7fQ%0ASpkQUXStFQIk%2BJSnHKk%3D%0A) * **Services** – Log treatments and provided services. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/5/e/6/45e63bb0f52b6c00/08eb29d7-414f-4820-8e41-24450a_hkwnas.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422184237/ba488137a3f9638a50f36d15e648/Frame+1513.png?expires=1746030600&signature=e92ed68f6ab66514e36e3b8fb0d64907158eb0c88f9bc5c00a6fac48a47d7809&req=dSQlFMh2mYNcXvMW1HO4zdFiB3T6f1%2F9LiDSxfFSVwDrrl8WdrV5ZmQTgUs6%0AV84gSc9EPhdaxbFPVYU%3D%0A) ## Sending Lab Requests **Ordering a Lab Test** * If a test is ordered under the **"Analyses"** tab, it is automatically added to the patient's records. The doctor selects the required test, specifies details, and submits the request. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422243186/e12eed7c59a72bd09489fb1ab5ff/Frame+15166.png?expires=1746030600&signature=e0cd97142ecf22173a70576828005e1343d78c262df9d8aa3ef97e812f25092e&req=dSQlFMt6noBXX%2FMW1HO4zUlXK0zAl7IDi%2FWSQ3FPvEPwEHv1f8uHVjtjwASy%0AhDZyLwmYIanEXIpFW3w%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422243186/e12eed7c59a72bd09489fb1ab5ff/Frame+15166.png?expires=1746030600&signature=e0cd97142ecf22173a70576828005e1343d78c262df9d8aa3ef97e812f25092e&req=dSQlFMt6noBXX%2FMW1HO4zUlXK0zAl7IDi%2FWSQ3FPvEPwEHv1f8uHVjtjwASy%0AhDZyLwmYIanEXIpFW3w%3D%0A) **Processing in the Laboratory Module** * Once the test is ordered, it is automatically sent to the **Laboratory Module** for processing. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422242383/a927c2a4526367ef51ffe07a5a9f/Frame+1518.png?expires=1746030600&signature=8027126577481f6e56c4848fcb64cf2120494431960cdcff7b30f2b635fcae14&req=dSQlFMt6n4JXWvMW1HO4zQ%2BUl4%2F8ZobpMFRzahNCFEBuzEZwJElxNJR4czM%2B%0AVYAXxGDlaky9zqq0YYc%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422242383/a927c2a4526367ef51ffe07a5a9f/Frame+1518.png?expires=1746030600&signature=8027126577481f6e56c4848fcb64cf2120494431960cdcff7b30f2b635fcae14&req=dSQlFMt6n4JXWvMW1HO4zQ%2BUl4%2F8ZobpMFRzahNCFEBuzEZwJElxNJR4czM%2B%0AVYAXxGDlaky9zqq0YYc%3D%0A) * Lab technicians receive the request, conduct the test, and update the results in the system. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422243580/18d18c372e34e735d0e3a25faf79/Frame+1519.png?expires=1746030600&signature=8db030713cc2e1c22f931235c3a4f295c0253429cd55033362e6760d9f1198e2&req=dSQlFMt6noRXWfMW1HO4zXT0SLY6pHr25Ix77ivszYMvIdTDBV4jpdVQztpM%0AIPgfPMKLzyM%2FR4MwERg%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422243580/18d18c372e34e735d0e3a25faf79/Frame+1519.png?expires=1746030600&signature=8db030713cc2e1c22f931235c3a4f295c0253429cd55033362e6760d9f1198e2&req=dSQlFMt6noRXWfMW1HO4zXT0SLY6pHr25Ix77ivszYMvIdTDBV4jpdVQztpM%0AIPgfPMKLzyM%2FR4MwERg%3D%0A) ## Completing the Visit * Once all necessary data is entered, the doctor clicks **"End Visit"**. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422244439/d7faeb8c3385d0276f9451c8ba42/Frame+1517.png?expires=1746030600&signature=da6fb1950cd815793a1a556e54e3f8dbd8de6e91824bd236b8933e05e148659e&req=dSQlFMt6mYVcUPMW1HO4zfUAgy%2BbekYSUAtZpBtjXWv6dJMWa8X4yT5hOxoc%0AnwtoTZh2ZStCDvTM4N4%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422244439/d7faeb8c3385d0276f9451c8ba42/Frame+1517.png?expires=1746030600&signature=da6fb1950cd815793a1a556e54e3f8dbd8de6e91824bd236b8933e05e148659e&req=dSQlFMt6mYVcUPMW1HO4zfUAgy%2BbekYSUAtZpBtjXWv6dJMWa8X4yT5hOxoc%0AnwtoTZh2ZStCDvTM4N4%3D%0A) * The visit is saved, and an invoice can be generated if needed. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422244733/0f366775ce1f70666d99b0e583bc/Frame+1514.png?expires=1746030600&signature=218d99bc84b5d8d701d0ad6eeb01aac4b689a832113a3012a6e0d0710f348593&req=dSQlFMt6mYZcWvMW1HO4zVbTd%2B9evXk%2Byu5Q6N7b0YbWnK0xxpM22mmBQsGN%0A4X30ZG6YSmQcEN6pPuk%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1422244733/0f366775ce1f70666d99b0e583bc/Frame+1514.png?expires=1746030600&signature=218d99bc84b5d8d701d0ad6eeb01aac4b689a832113a3012a6e0d0710f348593&req=dSQlFMt6mYZcWvMW1HO4zVbTd%2B9evXk%2Byu5Q6N7b0YbWnK0xxpM22mmBQsGN%0A4X30ZG6YSmQcEN6pPuk%3D%0A) By following this structured workflow, **LinkHMS** ensures smooth visit management, accurate medical documentation, and seamless communication between departments.