In this guide, we’ll walk you through a quick tip shared by Albert van de Veer, a GP from Beeldhoven, on how to make the most of OurMind by integrating it into Microsoft Edge’s sidebar. This simple trick will allow you to streamline your workflow, avoid repeated logins, and make it easier to use the app alongside your HIS (Health Information System).

When using OurMind, it can be frustrating to constantly switch between screens or have to log in repeatedly. By adding OurMind to Microsoft Edge’s sidebar, you’ll have quick access without disrupting your current tasks.

Let’s get started with this step-by-step guide:

To enable the sidebar, the first thing you need to do is:

1. Open OurMind in Microsoft Edge.

2. Click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner of Edge to open the settings menu.

3. In the settings menu, scroll down to Sidebar and click to manage its settings.

Make sure to enable the sidebar by setting it to Always On.

Once this is done, you’ll see a sidebar appear on the right side of your screen. This will serve as your quick-access point to OurMind.

Now, let’s open OurMind directly in the Microsoft Edge sidebar. Follow these steps:

1. Open the OurMind website in a tab in Microsoft Edge.

2. Right-click on the tab where OurMind is open.

3. Select the option Open in Sidebar.

Once selected, you’ll see OurMind displayed in the sidebar on the right side of your screen. This allows you to manage consultations while keeping your HIS open in the main window.

To ensure you can access OurMind even faster in the future, you’ll want to pin it to Microsoft Edge’s sidebar:

1. Right-click on the OurMind icon in the sidebar.

2. Select Pin to Sidebar.

From now on, you can quickly open or close OurMind with just one click on the icon in the sidebar, allowing you to continue your consultations without interruptions.

Currently, when you finish a consultation, you can easily save your notes—such as the S, O, A, and P (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan)—with just a click. However, there is a small improvement on the horizon: Albert mentioned that it would be even more helpful if the S, O, A, and P sections appeared at the top of the screen for easier access, and this feature is expected to be released soon.

This simple tip can make a big difference in your daily workflow. By integrating OurMind into Microsoft Edge’s sidebar, you’ll save time, avoid unnecessary interruptions, and manage consultations more smoothly alongside your other tasks.

Give it a try, and I hope this tip helps you get even more out of OurMind!