Helix Updates

Enhancements

SMS Recalls

Recalls can now be sent via SMS.

How to send a recall as SMS: In the recall screen simply select the patient for whom you want to send an SMS too (they need to have opted in to receiving SMS messages as well as have a valid mobile number), this will activate two buttons at the top allowing you to either send the message as SMS or print it out as a recall letter. Selecting the SMS option will send a message to the patient informing them of the recall, and to contact the practices to make a booking.

Note: This is just the first release in improving the management of recalls. In upcoming releases we will add items such as:

• Ability to customise SMS and recall messages/letters,
• Set preferred recall communication method,
• Ability to print the recall list,
• Updated filtering,
• Ability to customise the default recall period,
• Ability to add/edit your own recall types,
• General fixes and improvements based on your feedback.

Templates

• Community Specialist Palliative Care referral has been added to the list of templates and can be used in letter writer.
• The following assessment templates have been improved by adding important Practice, Practitioner and Patient contact details to the assessment template.
  • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
  • Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
  • Mini Mental State Examination
  • DASS 21
  • K10
  • AUSDRISK
  • Asthma Action Plan
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
  • Medications Review
  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale