What is 'admitting physician' in SAP AP - Application Platform?

admitting physician - Overview

• Component: AP

• Component Name: Application Platform

• Description: A physician that admits a person into a hospital for medical treatment.

admitting physician - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Admitting Physician is a feature of the SAP Application Platform (AP) that allows healthcare providers to quickly and easily register new patients. It enables healthcare providers to enter patient information into the system, assign a physician to the patient, and assign a diagnosis code. This feature helps streamline the patient registration process and ensures that all necessary information is collected. 
  How to Use It: 
  To use Admitting Physician, healthcare providers must first log into the SAP Application Platform. Once logged in, they can select the “Admitting Physician” option from the main menu. This will open a form where they can enter patient information such as name, address, contact information, and diagnosis code. Once all of the required information is entered, the provider can assign a physician to the patient and submit the form. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Admitting Physician, it is important to make sure that all of the required information is entered accurately. This will help ensure that the patient’s medical records are up-to-date and accurate. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the assigned physician is qualified to treat the patient’s condition. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Admitting Physician is just one of many features available on the SAP Application Platform. Other features include Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Patient Scheduling, and Billing & Coding. All of these features are designed to help