> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bizaxl.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Centre Settings > How to configure the Diagnostic and Scan Centre - practitioners, scan room setup, appointment types, lab test templates, scan procedure templates, SMS notifications, and billing settings. Centre settings are configured once during initial setup and updated as the centre grows. Most settings require the Healthcare Administrator role. *** ## Practitioners Each doctor, radiologist, and technician who performs clinical work at the centre must be set up as a Healthcare Practitioner. Go to **Masters > Healthcare Practitioner** and click **New**. | Field | What to Enter | | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- | | First Name, Last Name | Practitioner's full name | | Designation | Radiologist / Physician / Technician | | Department | Radiology / Pathology / Cardiology, etc. | | Mobile | Contact number | | Healthcare Practitioner Schedule | Their weekly availability | | Out Patient Consulting Charge | Fee for a consultation appointment with this practitioner | | Op Consulting Charge Item | The billing item used for the consultation fee | Click **Save**. *** ## Practitioner Schedules To allow appointment booking for a specific practitioner, their weekly availability must be configured. Go to **Masters > Practitioner Schedule** and click **New**. 1. Give the schedule a name (e.g., "Radiologist - Monday to Friday"). 2. Add rows for each working period: select the day, start time, and end time. 3. Set the appointment slot duration (in minutes). 4. Link this schedule to the Healthcare Practitioner record. *** ## Service Units (Rooms and Labs) Every room at the centre must be set up as a Healthcare Service Unit. Go to **Consultation > Healthcare Service Unit** and click **New**. | Field | What to Enter | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Service Unit Name | The room name (e.g., "MRI-1-0001", "CT room -001", "Lab Test unit") | | Service Unit Type | MRI scan / CT scan / Lab / Consultation Room | | Allow Appointments | Tick this to allow the room to be selected when booking | Current service units at the centre: Consultation Room -001 to -003, MRI -001, MRI-002, MRI-1-0001 to MRI-1-0004, CT room -001, CT room -002, Lab Test unit. *** ## Appointment Types The three appointment types (Consultation, Scanning, Lab Test) define the duration and billing item for each type of visit. Go to **BAS > Healthcare > Appointment Type** and click an existing type to edit it, or click **New** to add a type. | Field | What to Set | | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Appointment Type | The name (Consultation / Scanning / Lab Test) | | Default Duration | How long each appointment slot lasts (in minutes) | | Billing Item | The service item used to generate the fee for this appointment type | *** ## Clinical Procedure Templates (Scan Setup) Each scan type must have a Clinical Procedure Template that defines the fee and the consumables deducted when the scan is submitted. Go to **Clinical Procedure > Clinical Procedure Template** and click an existing template to review or click **New**. | Field | What to Set | | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | Template Name | The scan name (CT Scan, MRI Scan, Ultrasound, X-Ray) | | Medical Department | Radiology | | Healthcare Service Unit Type | The room type (MRI scan, CT scan, etc.) | | Is Billable | Yes - so the scan fee generates on the invoice | | Rate | The scan fee (CT: ₹10,000, MRI: ₹15,000, etc.) | | Consumables | List of items deducted when the procedure is submitted | Current templates: CT Scan, MRI Scan, Ultrasound, X-Ray (all in the Radiology department). *** ## Lab Test Templates Lab test templates define what parameters each blood test measures, what units are used, and what the normal reference ranges are. Go to **Lab Test > Lab Test Template** and click an existing template or click **New**. | Field | What to Set | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | | Lab Test Name | The test name (H1B1 Test, Hemoglobin Test) | | Lab Test Code | Short code for the test | | Lab Test Group | Blood Tests | | Sample | Blood - Venous | | Is Billable | Yes | | Rate | Test fee | | Normal Test Items | Table of parameters with normal ranges and units | *** ## Observation Templates Observation templates define the structured data points captured during an investigation. The key observation template at this centre is "Lab Test" which accepts an image attachment. Go to **Orders > Observation Template** to view and configure these. *** ## SMS Notifications The centre sends automatic SMS messages for: * Appointment confirmations (sent on save) * Appointment reminders (sent on a schedule) * Lab result notifications (sent after result approval) SMS settings are configured in **BAS > Settings > Notification** or in the SMS Center settings. Contact your system administrator to configure the SMS gateway credentials. *** ## Nursing Checklist Templates Pre-scan checklists for MRI safety screening, contrast allergy checks, and patient consent can be set up as Nursing Checklist Templates. Go to **Nursing > Nursing Checklist Template** and click **New**. 1. Name the checklist (e.g., "MRI Safety Checklist"). 2. Add each checklist item as a Nursing Task row. 3. The template is applied when performing the relevant Clinical Procedure. *** ## Departments The centre's departments determine how practitioners, scan rooms, and lab units are organised. Go to **Masters > Medical Department** to view or add departments. Current departments include: * Radiology (for all scan types) * Pathology, Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cardiology (for lab tests) * Neurology, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology (for consultation specialties) *** ## Billing and Tax Configuration For GST configuration, payment methods, and accounts, refer to the shared BAS documentation. These settings apply at the company level and affect all transactions for Scan Centre 1. *** ## Best Practices * When adding a new scan room, set up the Healthcare Service Unit and the Service Unit Type before creating any appointments for that room. Appointments booked without a valid service unit cannot be assigned to a room. * Review lab test templates annually to ensure reference ranges are current. Haemoglobin reference ranges differ by age and sex; confirm the template reflects the most current clinical guidelines. * When a radiologist joins or leaves the centre, update their Practitioner Schedule immediately. Leaving a departed practitioner's schedule active will allow appointments to be booked for someone who is no longer available. * Test SMS notifications after any changes to the SMS gateway configuration. Send a test appointment to your own mobile number to confirm delivery.