26/2/2026 Recording Payments in Appointment Book

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1️⃣ Procedure

When a patient has made a payment (e.g., consultation, vaccine, procedure):

  1. Record Payment in Appointment Book Details
    • Format: $xxx paid
    • Example: $50 paid
  2. Include Relevant Notes (Optional but Recommended)
    • Item type or service (e.g., “FVG 50 paid”, “item 23+75870, $65.75 paid”)
  3. Check Before Updating
    • Ensure the final payment is matching with the service provided
    • Kindly check with doctor if there’s confusion

2️⃣ Purpose / Benefits

  • Visibility for Staff: All front desk staff can immediately see the payment status.
  • Avoid Duplicate Collection: Prevents other staff from charging the same patient again.
  • Doctor Awareness: Doctors can quickly identify which items have been paid and which require invoicing.
  • Audit Trail: Creates a clear record for auditing and accountability.
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