Problems move between the Active and Inactive tabs rather than being deleted, so the patient's history stays intact. This article explains how to deactivate a current problem and how to bring an inactive problem back.
Deactivate a problem
Deactivating moves a problem from the Active tab to the Inactive tab.
- On the Active tab, find the problem you want to deactivate.
- Use the problem's deactivate action.
- Confirm when prompted.
When you deactivate a problem, its Resolution date is automatically set to today and its status is updated so it no longer appears as current. The problem then shows on the Inactive tab.
A problem is considered inactive when its status is Inactive, Resolved, Removed, or
Remission. You can also change the status directly from the Edit Problem window — see
Edit a Problem.
Reactivate a problem
Reactivating moves a problem from the Inactive tab back to the Active tab.
- Select the Inactive tab.
- Find the problem you want to bring back.
- Use the problem's reactivate action.
- Confirm when prompted.
The problem returns to the Active tab. You can then open it to adjust its status, onset, or other details if needed.
Adding an existing problem again: If you search for and add a problem the patient
already has on the Inactive tab, the system recognizes it and reactivates the existing entry instead
of creating a duplicate. See Add a Problem.
