Here are tips on performing some of the most common functions on the DocEHRtalk.org website. If you do not find an answer to your question or you continue to have trouble, please use the contact us form or call us directly at 401.276.9141 x283 for assistance.
The following downloadable Instruction guides are available:
Help Topics
Messageboard
Questions and Answers
My Account
Messageboard
Anyone can read the messageboards, but only doctors and office managers may post or reply to messages. Login to post a new message or reply to a message.
Start a New Discussion
To begin a new discussion in the Messageboard, click the Post a New Forum Topic link above the list of discussion topics on the main Messageboard page. The link is also above the Topic list on each forum topic page.
Complete the Create Forum Topic form, including a subject, a forum category, and your message. You can format the message using the icons above the text entry field.
To preview how your message will appear, click the Preview button at the bottom of the page. To post your message, click Post.
Join an Existing Discussion
If you want to respond to or join an existing discussion, click Reply below either the original posted topic or an individual's response to that posted topic. Complete the Reply form, including a subject and your response. You can format your reply by using the icons located above the text.
Each time a new comment is posted to this discussion you will be notified by e-mail. If you choose not to receive these notifications, check the box next to Do not send notifications for this update located in the Notifications section just below the comment form.
To preview how your response will appear, click the Preview button at the bottom of the page. To post your response click Post.
Sorting Discussions
Discussions can be sorted based on the column headings within each forum (Topic, Replies, Created, Last Reply). Click the column heading to resort the messages. This can be helpful for finding recent activity or messages added on a certain date.
Subscribing to Discussions
When a new comment is posted to a discussion that you have initiated, you receive an e-mail notification. If you no longer wish to receive notifications of new postings, you can change your notification status on the Notifications tab, under My Account.
You do not receive e-mail notifications if you checked the box Do not send notifications for this update, located in the Notifications area of the Reply form when replying to a discussion.
If you would like to monitor a discussion but not be a participant, click Watch this Thread below the posted topic. You automatically receive an e-mail notification when a new comment is posted to the conversation. If you no longer wish to receive notifications of new postings, you can change your notification status on the Notifications tab under My Account.
Questions & Answers
Asking a Question
To ask a question click the blue Post a New Question link above the list of questions on the Questions & Answers home page. Complete the Create Question/Answers form including a question title, a category the question pertains to (you can choose one or more) and the body of the question. You can format your question using the icons above the text entry field.
To preview how your question will appear, click the Preview button at the bottom of the page. To post your question, click Post.
Answering a Question
Select the question you wish to answer by clicking the red title. Click Add a New Answer below the posted question to respond directly to the original question or click Reply below an individual's response to respond to another user’s answer. Complete the Reply form, including a subject and your response. You can format your response by using the icons located above the text.
Each time a new comment is posted to this discussion you are notified by e-mail. If you choose not to receive these notifications, check the box next to Do not send notifications for this update located in the Notifications section below the comment field.
To preview how your response will appear, click the Preview button at the bottom of the page. To post your response click Post.
Click Watch this Thread if you want to watch Q&A discussions you have not participated in. When a new answer is posted to the question, you receive an e-mail notification. If you no longer wish to receive notifications of new postings, you can change your notification status on the Notifications tab under My Account.
Filtering Questions
There are two ways questions can be filtered: by the individual posting the question (Asked By) and by category. These options are highlighted in red and allow you to sort questions by the individual who posted the question or by the category of the question.
My Account
You can manage your profile information including your e-mail address, password, e-mail or notification preferences at anytime. To access your account, click the Account button at the top of any page on this site. Here, you can view and edit your profile information by selecting the asociated tab located at the top.
Change Username/Pasword
If you want to change your username (which you login with) or your password, click the Account button located at the top of any page on this site, then click the Edit tab.
Under the Account heading, you have the option to change your username, e-mail address and password. There are no restrictions as to how many you can change at the same time.
After updating your information click Save at the bottom of the page. Your changes are saved and take effect immediately. Be sure to record your new username and password.
Retrieve Password
If you forget your password, we can provide it for you. From the DocEHRtalk.org homepage, click the Login button. You are directed to the User Account page. Select the Email New Password tab and enter your e-mail address. Click Email My Password and your password will be sent to the e-mail address in your profile.
Uploading or Changing Pictures
To display a picture next to your Messageboard and Question & Answer posts, click My Account, select the Edit tab and, under the Account heading, scroll down to the Picture section. Select the Browse option to upload your picture (maximum size 200kb), and click Save at the bottom of the page. Note your image is displayed as a 47x47 pixel square.
Remove Picture
To remove the picture from your profile click My Account, select Edit tab and, under the Account heading, scroll down to the Picture section. Check the Delete Picture box next to your picture and click Save.
Turn On/Off Email Digest
Upon registration, users receive a weekly digest of the week’s discussions. If you do not wish to receive this digest, you can change your preferences at anytime on the Email Digest tab under My Account. Update your preference and click Save Settings at the bottom of the page.
Notifications
You can manage the e-mail notifications for discussions in which you participate or watch. From the My Account page, select the Notifications tab. Here you have the option to manage discussions individually or as a group.
Click the Administer your subscriptions link to manage individual discussions. Under the Operations heading click Edit to manage the frequency of the notifications, or click Drop to stop receiving notifications for a given discussion. If you wish to cancel all notifications, click the Cancel all your subscriptions link and click the unsubscribe button.
