How can you find out information about your patient without opening their chart?

Selecting the overview report in the lower part of the screen is an effective way to access summarized patient information without needing to open their full chart. This option typically provides a concise view of key details, such as medical history, medications, and allergies, all laid out in an easily digestible format, which can help healthcare professionals quickly assess a patient's status and make informed decisions.

Other options, while potentially useful in some contexts, do not directly facilitate access to summarized patient information without opening the chart. For instance, checking the summary report might lead to the full chart view, and reviewing the notification panel may primarily provide alerts or updates that don't convey comprehensive patient data. Looking up the patient in the search bar can help locate the patient's chart but would still require accessing the chart for detailed information. Thus, the overview report directly addresses the need for summarized patient information without the need to delve into the full details of their medical records.