What happens when a user pulls a SmartText into a note after creating a User SmartPhrase?

When a user pulls a SmartText into a note after creating a User SmartPhrase, the correct outcome is that the SmartText populates immediately in the note window. This is a key feature of the Epic system, which enhances efficiency and accuracy by allowing users to quickly access and utilize pre-defined text templates that are specifically tailored to streamline documentation processes.

SmartTexts are designed to automatically insert specific content into clinical documentation, ensuring that users can incorporate common phrases or structured formats without needing to manually type out information each time. This automation is particularly beneficial in a clinical setting where documentation needs to be both thorough and time-sensitive.

While patient-specific information can indeed be incorporated within the SmartText, or may involve cross-referencing records, the primary function in this context is the immediate population of the SmartText into the document being worked on. The ease of use promotes a more effective workflow for healthcare professionals interacting with Epic’s documentation tools. Manual editing may also be necessary afterward, but it is not an inherent part of the process of pulling in the SmartText.