I've seen some forms here that use custom obsterms so I'm wondering how to get them working to try them out. Are there many custom obsterms that aren't in the factory obsterm kit, and is it possible to add them without going through GE? Or do you have to find equivalent factory terms and remap them?
You would need to request those obsterm directly from GE at [email protected] . They'll provide you with a custom obs request template to fill out with the Obs NAME and Description. Once submitted it takes about 2 weeks to receive your clinical kit to import into test or production.
I've done this many times to match obs with a borrowed form or when creating our own custom forms and have always had success.
Hope this helps.
Thanks, that's good to know although it sounds like it can take a while. I know it says that on their site but otherwise there isn't much documentation on them... One time I loaded a form that used custom obsterms and it took me a little while to figure out why it wouldn't work!