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Import a patient list from a data file. This function will serve as a buffer zone, to allow you to view potential data before entering it in the main database. Not only is this more convenient (it displays and allows you to choose exactly which records from the file to import) but it is safer, too. By viewing the data, one can ensure that the data is not corrupt before entering it into the main database (see screenshot below).
To specify a file type to import from, use the Format options. These are the formats supported:
DIF- [No idea] dBase- This will export into a dBase database file. SYLK- This format is a popular form of data exchange in database applications. Tab- This will export the information into a tab-delimited list. Each field will be separated by a tab character and each record by a return character. Every field has its information enclosed in double quotation marks (). Click here for an example of output. Comma- This will export the database as a comma-delimited list. Each field will be separated by a comma (,) with no spaces before or after and each record by a return character. Every field has its information enclosed in double quotation marks (). Click here for an example of output. Mirror- Use this option to export the patient list in native MIRROR Information Services format. This is useful for importing the list into another MIRROR Information Services database. To open a file, click on the Import Records button on the top. Choose a file to be displayed from the resulting file dialog. Its contents will appear under the Imported patient records in the middle. If the file appears to have imported correctly, you can click on the Update Records button at the bottom of the window to import these records into the permanent patient database.
The configuration portion of the program is divided into two sets of options: Setup and Special. Click here to discover the secrets of the Special configuration options.
The Appointment Setup subset of tools will control aspects of the calendar module, and will allow parameters regarding the appointment availability of the staff to be set up.
This displays the financial totals for the current month and the year to date.
This will list all tax tables and allow them to be edited.
This will adjust all prices within a specified fee guide by a fixed amount or a percent.
Controls the setup information regarding the office's location, financial information and system setup.
