Field Description - Appointment Date

The Appointment Date is the date of the patient's scheduled appointment.  The Appointment Date displays in Patient Entry and several places in Scheduling.

Tip:  You can change the Appointment Date by rescheduling the appointment or cancelling the appointment.

Note:  You can view and maintain the Appointment Date during Scheduling at the Appointment Scheduler Window.

Format:  Date (mmddccyy - slashes and century optional)

Date Shortcuts

D, W,

M, or Y

Enters today's date.

xD

Adds x days to today.

xW

Adds x weeks to today.

xM

Adds x months to today.

xY

Adds x years to today.

Example:  To enter a date five years in the future, type 5Y.