What is a SmartLink used for?

A SmartLink is specifically designed to enhance clinical documentation by streamlining the process of retrieving and integrating relevant patient information into a note directly from the patient's chart. This functionality allows healthcare providers to improve efficiency and accuracy in their documentation practices, as they can seamlessly include pertinent details without having to manually locate and enter the information. By using SmartLinks, practitioners can quickly access crucial data such as lab results, medications, or previous medical history, which aids in creating comprehensive and well-informed clinical notes.

While other options describe various features that may be present in electronic health record (EHR) systems or practice management tools, they do not encapsulate the primary purpose of SmartLinks, which is to pull information directly from the patient's chart into the clinician's note. This differentiates SmartLinks from functionalities that focus on generating documentation, linking to resources, or sending patient reminders.