What is severity in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

SAP Term: severity

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: Specifies the result of the clinical check in an external system. The external system which performed the clinical check returns the result to the clinical system in the form of a message level. When customizing the clinical system, the system adminstration can determine which message level is created as an information, warning, or error message in the clinical system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Severity is a term used in the IS-HMED Clinical System to describe the urgency of a patient's medical condition. It is used to prioritize patient care and allocate resources accordingly. Severity is determined by a combination of factors, including the patient's medical history, current symptoms, and the urgency of the situation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When assessing a patient's condition, healthcare professionals should consider all relevant factors and assign a severity level accordingly. The severity level should be documented in the patient's medical record and used to prioritize care and allocate resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a severity level, it is important to consider all relevant factors and not just focus on one or two. Additionally, it is important to be consistent when assigning severity levels so that resources are allocated appropriately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-HMED Clinical System also includes other terms related to severity, such as acuity and urgency. Acuity is used to describe the intensity of a patient's symptoms, while urgency is used to describe the speed with which care should be provided.