How does Epic Prelude facilitate patient self-scheduling?

Epic Prelude facilitates patient self-scheduling primarily by allowing patients to book their appointments through patient portals that are integrated with the Prelude system. This functionality enables patients to access their healthcare information conveniently, view available appointment slots, and select times that best fit their schedules. The integration with a patient portal streamlines the scheduling process, empowering patients to take control of their healthcare needs without needing to contact the office directly.

The other choices do not align with the self-scheduling capabilities of Prelude. Manually scheduling appointments would negate the efficiency and convenience of self-service options. Providing appointment reminders is a useful feature, but it does not contribute to the self-scheduling aspect. Lastly, limiting scheduling to in-person visits would contradict the modern approach to healthcare management, where online scheduling is a significant improvement for patient accessibility.