How would you create a custom data field for a specialty clinic in Phreesia?

• A. Use Form Builder to add the field, define type/validation, and map to patient or visit data as needed
• B. Edit the database directly
• C. Use a wizard that auto-creates the field
• D. There is no way to add custom fields

Answer: (A)

Creating a custom data field in Phreesia is done through Form Builder. This tool lets you add a new field to an intake form, choose the input type (such as text, number, date, or boolean), set validation rules (like required, max length, or specific formats), and map the field to patient data or visit data. This mapping is crucial because it determines where the captured information lives—whether it stays with the patient’s profile for ongoing records or ties to a specific visit for encounter-specific details. Using Form Builder ensures the data is stored in Phreesia’s structured data model with built-in validation, which helps maintain data quality and supports accurate reporting.

Editing the database directly isn’t supported for end users, as it bypasses validation and can compromise data integrity. There isn’t a wizard that auto-creates fields, and since you can add custom fields through Form Builder, that option isn’t correct either.