What is a core function of SmartLinks?

A core function of SmartLinks is to integrate patient data directly into clinical notes. This feature streamlines the process of populating documentation with relevant patient-specific information, thereby enhancing efficiency and accuracy in clinical documentation. SmartLinks enable healthcare providers to quickly input data such as patient demographics, recent test results, and medication information into their notes, minimizing the time spent on manual entry and reducing the potential for errors. This integration ensures that the clinical notes are comprehensive and based on the most up-to-date information available, which is critical for effective patient care.

The other functions mentioned in the options, while relevant to the overall documentation and clinical workflow, do not capture the primary purpose of SmartLinks. For instance, allowing pre-set choices in documentation pertains more to standardizing entries, while expanding short phrases into longer documentation focuses on text expansion rather than data integration. Facilitating medication reconciliation is an important task but is not specifically facilitated through the use of SmartLinks, as it involves a broader process of reviewing and managing a patient’s current medications.