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title: Patient Charting & Commands Overview
description: Learn how to chart efficiently in Canvas using commands and shortcuts to document encounters and manage patient information.
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# Patient Charting & Commands Overview

## A focused walkthrough of how to document patient visits in Canvas and use commands to streamline charting and workflow.

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### **Purpose of this Video**

This video provides an overview of patient charting in Canvas EHR, highlighting how to use built-in commands and tools for efficient documentation. It’s designed for nurse practitioners and clinical staff who want to streamline their daily charting workflow, reduce clicks, and improve consistency across patient notes.

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### **What You’ll Learn**

- How to navigate and document within a patient’s chart
- Using command-based shortcuts to enter notes and orders
- Adding assessments, plans, and follow-ups directly from the chart
- Managing encounters and reviewing past documentation
- Tips for maintaining accuracy and efficiency when charting

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### **Key Takeaways**

- Canvas supports structured documentation for faster, cleaner notes.
- Commands allow you to perform key actions (like adding diagnoses or orders) directly from the chart.
- Streamlined charting improves both documentation speed and data consistency across your practice.
- Understanding command tools helps clinicians complete encounters more efficiently.

- [Canvas EHR](https://learn.praxhealth.com/knowledge-base/canvas-ehr?hsLang=en-us#main-content)

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