Getting Access


All CDHB clinicians should be able to log into Cortex using their CDHB credentials.  


However, if you have recently commenced work at CDHB or receive an error message that you have an invalid account, you may need to have your access manually activated. Please contact ISG.


Creating the Note


  • Grab an iPad from the ward
  • Log in to Cortex


Once you're logged into Cortex you need to follow the patient.


  • Tap on the manage my patients icon in the top right of the home panel



  • Search for the NHI or look in the ward list, and tap the patient name 
  • Click Done


Once you have the the patient listed in the dark panel...


  • Tap on the patient's name 
  • Tap the + sign at the bottom right of the right hand panel, and choose 'Clinical Note'
  • Choose the appropriate type of note
  • Complete the note.  If useful, you can check results while writing your note by using the bar chart icon at the top right.  
  • Save as draft if you want to come back to edit it later, or save and sign to finalise


The note is now immediately available to all Cortex users, and will be published to HCS.