MS Word Integration

The Microsoft Word Integration feature allows users to edit radiology reports externally using Microsoft Word. This feature enables the use of reusable .docx templates that automatically replace placeholders with patient and test data, improving workflow efficiency by reducing manual formatting and enabling quick editing of medical reports.

Related JIRA Tickets

• EN-9493 (Doctor Signature)
• EN-8664 (Word File Download, Editing, Sync, and Report Status Management)

Prerequisites

• Operating System: Windows 8+ (Windows only)
• Microsoft Word: Word 2013 or later must be installed
• Feature Flag: ms_word_integration must be enabled for the lab

What is it for?

MS Word Integration allows radiology labs to:

• External Editing: Edit reports in Microsoft Word with full formatting capabilities
• Template Reuse: Use standardized templates with automatic data population
• Enhanced Formatting: Leverage Word's advanced formatting features for complex reports
• Workflow Efficiency: Reduce manual data entry and formatting time
• Professional Reports: Create visually appealing and consistent radiology reports

Key Features

• Dynamic Field Replacement: 23+ placeholders automatically replaced with patient/test data
• Session Management: Prevents concurrent edits with authorship tracking
• Automatic PDF Conversion: Word documents are automatically converted to PDF reports
• Template Management: Upload and manage reusable .docx templates
• Security: Token-based authentication for secure file access

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 8 or later
• Microsoft Word: Word 2013 or later
• Browser: Modern web browser with protocol handler support
• Network: Stable internet connection for file upload/download

Workflow Overview

1. Setup: Configure tests to allow Word editing and upload templates
2. Patient Processing: Register and bill patient for radiology test
3. Report Generation: Navigate to waiting list and select "Edit in Microsoft Word"
4. Template Processing: System downloads template with populated data
5. External Editing: Microsoft Word opens with the populated document
6. Save & Upload: First save triggers upload and PDF conversion
7. Report Completion: PDF becomes the final radiology report

Integration Points

• Operations Waiting List: Primary access point for editing reports
• Template Management: Admin interface for template upload and configuration
• Test Configuration: Enable/disable Word editing per radiology test
• Storage System: S3 integration for secure file storage and retrieval