Purpose
This article explains how to use Medicus to comply with the specific requirements of firearm/shotgun licensing in England.
Navigating to the care record
There are two ways to navigate to the patient record within Medicus:
- Using the patient finder.
- By selecting a patient from the patient list, located in the Patient Administration module.
Once you select the patient you'd like to view through one of the methods outlined above, you'll be taken to the clinical care record.
Recording a new application or notification for a Firearms license
To record a Firearms application or notification in Medicus, select 'Actions' in the top right hand corner and then select 'Firearm License'.
A modal will open where you can create a record entry for:
- New applications for certificates
- Notification that the patient has a firearm/shotgun certificate
- Notification that the patient no longer has a firearm/shotgun certificate
- Notification that the patient's application for a firearm/shotgun certificate has been rejected
- A review of the patient's record for suitability to hold a firearm license
- Police notification of your concern regarding the patient's suitability for a firearm license
Viewing the status of the firearm certificate
Once a record entry has been saved, it will appear in the patient's banner or as a note in the patient's journal.
- New application for certificate
- Notification that the patient has a firearm/shotgun certificate
Notification that the patient no longer has a firearm/shotgun certificate - shown as a Note on the Patient's Journal
- Notification that the patient's application for a firearm/shotgun certificate has been rejected
A review of the patient's record for suitability to hold a firearm license - shown as a Note on the Patient's Journal
- Police notification of GP concern regarding the patient's suitability for a firearm license