A doctor I work with has expressed interest in having data saved automatically, similar to how his iPhone works, or how GMail automatically saves drafts of emails. For example, Dr. Sworden is filling out a form and needs to refer to another page, so he just goes to the other page and when he returns the half-filled form is just how he left it.
I understand that this would be of limited use for most users and that there are security concerns, as well as possible garbage accumulation problems, but it is something he has asked about multiple times. I think it would be more trouble than it’s worth, but I’d like to hear some other thoughts on this.
hey,
If for a specific form(s), you could set up a ajax save for a form that saves every 5 seconds (or whatever time you want), but of course would require coding; I’d suggest basing on the jquery framework if go this route.
-brady
I understand that this would be of limited use for most users and that there are security concerns, as well as possible garbage accumulation problems, but it is something he has asked about multiple times. I think it would be more trouble than it’s worth, but I’d like to hear some other thoughts on this.
That would be a useful feature. We routinely find ourselves having to reference other areas of a patient chart when filling out custom forms or using CAMOS. Luckily with CAMOS you can go back and edit the form and not lose all form data. I have not coded the ability to edit our other custom forms due to lack of time right now.
It would be great to have the ability to reference past encounters when filling out forms rather than having to save form data and come back to it later.
Hi,
I believe it would be a great feature but saving should not be at regular intervals. It should be only when someone leaves an unsaved form. This could be silent or (preferably) there should be a prompt similar to that of Microsoft office suite.
While at it, how easy is it to integrate a Do-Undo functionality?