Open up the available merge fields or allow users a group of user defined merge fields for all letters and encounter reports.
MicroMD is built on a database structure which should provide access to any discrete data that the practice may need to merge; however, the defined merge set is very limited. The limits are progressively more rigid based upon the type of letter or form desired.
Increasing the number of fields as they are requested would be an ongoing task that would never be complete due to the diverse needs of different specialties. Opening up the fields for user definition would accommodate everyone.
Example: A practice cannot simply enter height, weight, or BMI. The only way to merge any of these items is to use the “vitals” field which includes temp, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, which the letter may not require. If the letters being generated need to be concise, they must to be individually edited.