When searching for multiple appointments, what is the default preference used?

When searching for multiple appointments in the Epic Scheduling Module, the default preference that is typically used is to show visits on the same day. This approach allows users to efficiently manage scheduling by consolidating appointments around the same time frame, which can be particularly beneficial for both patients and providers. It facilitates a streamlined scheduling process, ensuring that various visits are organized within the same visit day, minimizing the need for patients to return multiple times for different appointments.

In clinical settings, this preference can enhance patient satisfaction and compliance, as it reduces travel time and effort associated with attending multiple appointments on separate days. This method also helps providers maximize their time and resources by clustering appointments effectively.

Other options present different methods for scheduling but do not serve as the default. For instance, "Earliest Day for Each Visit" focuses on finding the soonest available slots for each appointment separately, while "Show All Available Slots" might display too many unrelated options at once, potentially overwhelming users. "Grouped Visits" could also facilitate scheduling, but it might not specifically adhere to the same day preference that the default setting uses, making the choice of "Visits on the Same Day" more aligned with common scheduling practices.