This article provides a comprehensive list and explanation of frequently used special fields available in BestNotes, detailing their syntax and purpose for use in templates and forms.

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Understanding Special Fields

Special fields are dynamic placeholders that automatically populate with specific data when used in BestNotes templates, forms, or reports. Below is a list of commonly used special fields and their functions.

Signature Fields

  • Client Signatures: [CLIENT_SIGNATURES]
  • Staff (BestNotes User Signatures): [TEMPLATE_SIGNATURES]
  • Related Contact Signatures: [CONTACT_SIGNATURES]

Client Information Fields

  • Client Name: {XFNAME} {XMNAME} {XLNAME}
  • Address:
    {XHOMEADDRESS}
    {XHOMECITY}, {XHOMESTATE} {XHOMEZIP}
  • Diagnosis (DSM 5 / ICD 10):
    • Master: {XDIAGNOSIS}
    • OR Initial and HxPX: {XIDIAGNOSIS}
  • Gender: {XSEX}

Formatting and Utility Fields

  • Page Break: {XPAGEBREAK}
  • Blank Line: [BLANK]

Date and Time Fields

  • Report Date: {XREPORTDATE}

    NOTE: This field does not work in Group Notes.

  • Current Date: {XDATE}

    NOTE: Signatures automatically add a date and time, so these fields are typically not needed in conjunction with signature fields.

  • Time: {XTIME}

    NOTE: Signatures automatically add a date and time, so these fields are typically not needed in conjunction with signature fields.

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