Basic Search allows you to perform a full text query on any of the text fields in the case, including the case number, title, keywords, history, findings, diagnosis, discussion, and references.

To perform a basic search:

1. Look for the Basic Search Form in the upper right corner of the screen.

   

2. Enter a case number or phrase in the text box. The system will return the case matching the case number, or a list of all cases matching the phrase that you entered.

   For searches that contain multiple words, the search engine returns only cases matching the entire phrase. For example, searching for left atrium will return cases containing the phrase "left atrium", but not cases which have the words "left" and "atrium" in separate phrases. A future release of the software will allow both phrase and non-phrase searches.

   Cases which contain the search string embedded in a larger word are also returned. For example, endo will match cases containing "endometrial", "endosteal", and even "tendons".

3. Choose whether to search in All Cases or My Cases. Choosing "My Cases" will constrain the search to only those cases which you own. The default is "All Cases".

4. Press return or click SEARCH. The system returns a list of search results:

   

   For each case in the result list, an abstract is displayed showing the title, case number, patient demographics, number and modality of images, history, diagnosis, author, and date created or last edited. Some of these fields are hidden if you are in Training Mode. Case abstracts are ordered by date. A green check mark next to a case title indicates that the case has been Certified. The open book icon indicates the user has previoulsy viewed the case, and the closed book icon means the case has not been viewed. The notepad icon is a link to the case editor and will appear if user has editing privileges.

   The search results only include cases which are accessible by you. Cases which are private will not be returned.

5. Click on one of the case abstracts to see the full case view:

   

   Clicking on the "SEARCH RESULTS" link in the breadcrumb trail above the case title will take you back to the list of matching cases. Clicking on the Prev and Next links will cycle through the cases in the results list.

   See also: Viewing Images, Using Training Mode, Adding Cases to a Folder.