In plain English
This means the patient's arrival has been formally noted by the healthcare provider. It is a visit status showing the patient is there and that the arrival has been entered into the record.
In context
Here, it reports the status that the clinic has officially recorded the patient's arrival.
- Situation
- Booking appointments, checking in, joining waitlists, and handling referrals
- What it communicates
- status showing the clinic has recorded the patient's check-in
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not establish that the appointment has started or that any care has been provided.
Examples
“By 9:10, the patient was checked in but still waiting to be called.”
“The receptionist confirmed that he was checked in and told him where to sit.”