Doctor: quick reference cheat sheet
One-page cheat sheet with key actions, keyboard shortcuts, and common paths for quick lookup during your clinic day.
Jul 11, 2026
Doctor's Essential Actions
| Action | How to do it | Link |
|---|---|---|
| View your queue | From the left menu, click Queues. Select your queue to see waiting patients. | Queues |
| Open a medical case | Click on a patient's name in your queue. A new case is created. | Medical Cases |
| Record vital signs | In the case, scroll to Vital Signs. Enter temperature, BP, heart rate, O₂ sat, etc. | Medical Cases |
| Add a diagnosis | Click + Add Diagnosis in the case. Select or type the disease name. | Medical Cases |
| Write a prescription | Click + Add Prescription. Enter drug name, dose, frequency, and days. Pharmacy receives it instantly. | Medical Cases |
| Order a lab test | Click + Order Lab Test. Select the test type (CBC, urinalysis, etc.). Lab team is notified. | Medical Cases |
| Order imaging | Click + Order Imaging. Select the imaging type (X-ray, ultrasound, etc.). Imaging team is notified. | Medical Cases |
| Check past history | Scroll up in the case. View Past Diagnoses, Allergies, and Current Medications. | Medical Cases |
| Close a case | Click Close Case at the top or bottom. Case is marked complete (not deleted). | Medical Cases |
| Find a patient | Go to Patients list. Search by name or ID. | Patients |
| View lab results | Go to Lab Results and search by patient name or case date. | Lab |
| View imaging results | Go to Imaging Results and search by patient name or case date. | Imaging |
Key Information at a Glance
| What you need | Where to find it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patient allergies | Top of the medical case (scroll up). Section: Allergies | Always check before prescribing |
| Past diagnoses | Top of the medical case (scroll up). Section: Past Medical History | Helps avoid redundant orders and inform current diagnosis |
| Current medications | Top of the medical case (scroll up). Section: Current Medications | Check for drug interactions |
| Today's vital signs form | Middle of the medical case. Section: Vital Signs | Required before closing the case |
| Examination notes | Medical case. Section: Examination or Assessment | Free text; document your findings here |
| Prescription status | Once saved, prescription is in pharmacy queue automatically | No manual handoff needed |
| Lab result status | Go to Lab Results. Check by date or patient name. | Lab team uploads when done; refresh if not immediate |
Before closing a case, verify:
- Vital signs recorded (at least temperature and one other vital)
- Chief complaint and exam findings documented
- Diagnosis added (at least one)
- Allergies checked (if prescribing)
- Prescriptions written (if needed)
- Lab/imaging orders placed (if needed)
Common pages and their paths
| Page | Path | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Queues | /queues | Find your waiting patients |
| Medical Cases | /medical-cases | Open and document a case |
| Patients | /patients | Search for a patient by name or ID |
| Lab | /lab | View lab test results |
| Imaging | /imaging | View imaging results |
| Home/Dashboard | / | Overview of your cases and queue status |
Quick tips
- Save your work often. Each section saves independently; don't wait until the end.
- Prescriptions go to pharmacy instantly. No need to write them down or call pharmacy.
- Lab results are not instant. Lab technicians process and upload them; check back in a few hours or the next day.
- You can re-open a closed case. If you forget something, just search for the patient and open their case again.
- Allergies are red flags. Always read them before prescribing. If a patient says "I'm allergic to penicillin," make a note in the case so you don't repeat it.
- If a patient needs a specialist referral, write it in the examination notes and tell your clinic manager in person. Usystems doesn't have an automated referral system yet.
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