Search Fields
Below is a list of available search fields that comes with a standard Zed Link installation.
Field | Format | Example Value |
Patient name | The patient name format is SURNAME, FIRST NAME | Appleseed, John |
Patient ID | An alphanumeric string of characters. | 123456 |
Accession Number | An alphanumeric string of characters. | 2016Z0000001 |
Description | An alphanumeric string of characters. | MR BRAIN |
Referring physician | The referring physicians name format is SURNAME, FIRST NAME | Appleseed, John |
Study date to | The date format is dd/mm/yyyy | 01/01/2016 |
Study date from | The date format is dd/mm/yyyy | 01/01/2016 |
Modality | Checkboxes (can select multiple values) | CT, MR, DX |
It should be noted that the standard Zed Link installation can be customised and certain search fields can be disabled or enabled. While all fields have been documented above, they may not necessarily be available at your installation.
Wildcard Searching
Wildcard searches in Zed Link can be enabled or disabled. A standard installation will allow for wildcard searches.
The default character used to denote a ‘wildcard search’ is and asterisk “*” (see examples below). The wildcard search character can be changed in Zed Link.
Searching patients name with a value of zed, test*
Searching patients name with a value of *, *est
Search Results
Study search results are presented in the table. The study search page also acts as the “homepage” for Zed Link.
Search Filters
Users are able to create and manage search filters base on any of the available search fields.
Administrators are able to create search filters that will apply to ALL users. Users are not able to modify these filter.
Creating Search Filters
To create a search filter, enter your values in the search fields and click on the ‘save’ button.
You will then be prompted to enter a name for your filter. Enter a name and click ‘OK’.
The search filter will be then created and activated and will be available under ‘Search Filters’.
Managing Search Filters
Users are able to manage their search filters by going to the ‘Your Account’ page which can be accessed via the navigation bar.
Click on ‘Manage’ under Search Filters to access the Manage Search Filter page.
Updating Search Filters
To update search filters, click on the ‘Update’ button.
Users can then edit their search fields and save the changes by click on ‘Update Filter’.
Deleting Search Filters
To delete a search filter, click on the ‘Delete’ button.
Users will then be prompted for confirmation.
