Basics of Medical Record Software

Although EHR systems serve basically the same purposes and have the same functions, each system is a bit different in its use, organization, and access to its various features. This resource introduces you to the basic functionality of the MEDCIN software. By learning how to use MEDCIN, you should be able to easily adapt to most other EHR systems.

This resource explains how to set up a patient account, document a patient encounter, and use basic navigation features of the software.

After completing this resource, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate navigation of the software
• Document a patient encounter
• Complete selected tasks to create a patient account
• Use basic functions of medical record software using Medcin Student Edition Software