Form Layout Options: Sections or One Page

Form Layout Options: Sections or One Page

Overview

When designing forms in the EHR, you can choose how they appear to your team:

  • Sections (step-by-step): Breaks the form into smaller parts with navigation buttons. Recommended for longer forms.

  • One Page (headings): Displays the entire form on a single screen with bold headings. Recommended for shorter forms.

Both layouts support the same fields, signatures, and conditional (if/then) questions.

Sections (Step-by-Step)

Use the Sections layout when you want to divide the form into smaller steps. This layout works as follows:

  • The form is divided into smaller sections (for example, Patient Info → History → Consent).

  • Navigation is provided with Next and Back buttons.

  • Required fields must be completed before moving forward.

  • Scrolling is reduced, which provides a streamlined experience for longer forms.

Video: Form with Sections



Alt text: “Form shown step by step with Next and Back buttons.”

One Page (Headings)

Choose the One Page layout when you prefer to display all questions in a single view. This layout includes:

  • All questions displayed on one screen.

  • Clear headings that organize related questions.

  • A layout that makes the form easy to skim and quick to edit.

  • A design that works best for shorter forms, such as simple consents or updates.


Video: Form without Sections


Alt text: “Form shown on one screen with bold headings that split the content into parts.”

Comparison

Feature
Sections (Step-by-step)
One Page (Headings)
Appearance
Small steps with navigation
One continuous page with headings
Scrolling
Minimal
More, if the form is long
Mandatory fields
Verified at each step
Errors may be spread across the page
Efficiency
Better for long forms
Faster for short forms
Best use cases
Intake, history, long questionnaires
Short consents, simple updates


How to Decide

Consider these factors:

  • Form length: Long forms work better with Sections. Short forms are easier with One Page.

  • Task duration: Quick tasks are better suited for One Page. Longer tasks are easier to manage with Sections.

Examples:

  • Intake + History + Consent (long): Use Sections.

  • Short consent update (few questions): Use One Page.


What We Need From You

  • Your preferred layout: Sections or One Page.

  • Your logo file (JPG/JPEG), if you would like it displayed on the form.

After reviewing your request, we will provide an estimated completion date based on form length and complexity.


FAQs

Does the layout affect the data we collect?
No. Both options include the same fields, signatures, and conditional (if/then) questions.

Will we receive an estimated completion date?
Yes. After reviewing your request, we’ll share an ETA based on the form’s length and complexity.


Related Resources

Review examples of our standard intake and consent forms:

Standard Forms and Assessments in ICANotes+  

 
  

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