What is 'appointment management' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

appointment management - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Activities for the management of appointments, for example, in Visit Scheduling.

appointment management - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Appointment management is a component of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system. It is used to manage patient appointments, including scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling. It also allows for the tracking of patient information and appointment history. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Appointment management can be used to create and manage patient appointments. It allows users to view patient information, such as contact details and medical history, as well as appointment history. Users can also schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an appointment, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the patient’s name, contact details, and medical history. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the appointment is scheduled at a time that is convenient for both the patient and the healthcare provider. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Appointment management is part of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system. Other components of this system include patient management, billing management, and medical records management. Additionally, there are other SAP systems available for different industries, such as finance and manufacturing.