# Problem Life Cycle

The **Problem Life Cycle** feature in the Medical Records screen enables users to track the full workflow of a diagnosis—from detection and categorization to prioritization, diagnosis, and resolution. This feature is particularly helpful for monitoring diagnoses over set periods (e.g., 1 month), allowing medical staff to track and update the diagnosis status over time.

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### Steps to Enable the Problem Life Cycle for a Diagnosis

* Open the **Medical Records** screen by navigating to **Home > Patient Queue > Current Medical Records.**
* In the **Diagnosis** SOAP tab, select and add the diagnosis.

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* Click **REMARKS**. The **Diagnosis Remarks** pop-up will appear.
* Toggle **Enable Life Cycle** to **On** for the diagnosis. You may enable it for multiple diagnoses if necessary.

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* Enter or select the **Date of Onset** from the date picker.
* Optionally, enter any remarks.
* Click **ADD** to save.

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### Steps to View and Update the Problem Life Cycle for a Diagnosis

* During subsequent visits, click the **PROBLEM LIFE CYCLE** icon on the right panel of the **Diagnosis** tab to review or update the Problem Life Cycle.

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* The **Problem Life Cycle** pop-up will display, listing diagnoses with Life Cycle tracking enabled.

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* Click the **+** icon to expand and view additional details.
* Update fields as needed:
  * Modify the **Date of Onset** using the date picker.
  * Change the **Status** from the dropdown menu. If the **Status** is set to **Resolved**, select the **Resolved Date** and click **SAVE** to update.
* If necessary, delete the diagnosis by clicking the **Delete** icon.

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