This guide explains how to create, edit, print, and delete mental status exams in a client's profile. We'll cover:
Note: Unlike other document types, mental status exams can’t be signed, locked or unlocked, or shared with clients for an e-signature.
Creating a new mental status exam
To create a new mental status exam:
- Navigate to the client's Overview page
- Click New > Mental status exam
- Select your responses for each field
Tip: When adding a mental status exam, you can save time with snippets and macros. To learn more, see Using snippets.
- Adjust the Date and time, if needed
- Click Save Mental Status Exam
Note: If you’re on the Essential or Plus plan, you can create a custom progress note or other document that includes mental status exam fields using the template library. To learn more, see Creating customized templates.
Editing, printing, or deleting a mental status exam
To edit or print a mental status exam:
- Navigate to the client's Overview page
- Hover over the mental status exam and click Edit or the printer icon
To delete a mental status exam:
- Navigate to the client's Overview page
- Hover over the mental status exam and click the trash can icon
- Click Delete now
Important: Once you delete a mental status exam, this can’t be undone.