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# Getting Started with Packages

A Package is the combination of multiple services and products given to a patient by the clinic.

_For example, A patient walks into an aesthetic clinic and is suggested a Hair Smoothening Package. The package includes a combination of products and services such as; initial consultation, 3 sittings for smoothening and hair care products like 1 bottle of shampoo, 1 bottle of conditioner and 1 pack of hair mask._

**For a step by step guidance on packages and how to use it on Clinicea, please click on the following relevant links.**

**STEP 1: CREATE A PACKAGE**

*   [How to Create a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-create-a-package-10ytef9/)
    
*   [How to create a Custom Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-create-a-custom-package-19wisnq/)
    
*   [How to Bill Multiple Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-bill-multiple-packages-ncvcnk/)
    

**STEP 2: ASSIGN PACKAGE TO PATIENT**

*   [How to assign a New Package to the Patient from Financials](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-assign-a-new-package-to-the-patient-from-financials-1yhd9ml/)
    
*   [How to assign a New Package to the Patient from Appointments](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-assign-a-new-package-to-the-patient-from-appointments-1q3oavd/)
    

**STEP 3: MAKE-PACKAGEAPPOINTMENT, BILL AND MARK ITEMS AS COMPLETE**

*   [How to make an Appointment for a Patient who is on a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-make-an-appointment-for-a-patient-who-is-on-a-package-1idbpkb/)
    
*   [How to handle scheduling of Appointments for a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-handle-scheduling-of-appointments-for-a-package-4nklha/)
    
*   [How to bill a Package Item from Appointment](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-bill-a-package-item-from-appointment-uckjxw/)
    
*   [How to set up Home Visit Packages](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-set-up-home-visit-packages-ugplug/)
    
*   [How to edit Home Visits](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-edit-home-visits-iluh6a/)
    
*   [How to differentiate package appointments from the others](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-differentiate-package-appointments-from-the-others-1v0yxpz/)
    
*   [How to raise an Invoice for each item in the Package as it gets completed](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-raise-an-invoice-for-each-item-in-the-package-as-it-gets-completed-qkbvtd/)
    

**STEP 4: MANUAL OVERRIDES**

*   [How to manually mark a Package Item as Complete in Calendar](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-manually-mark-a-package-item-as-complete-in-calendar-1dz2mv3/)
    
*   [How to manually mark a Package Item as Complete in Financials](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-manually-mark-a-package-item-as-complete-in-financials-1ietcz2/)
    
*   [How to manually mark a Package Item as Complete in Patient](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-manually-mark-a-package-item-as-complete-in-patient-1gchss9/)
    

**STEP 5: CLOSING AND DELETING PACKAGES**

*   [How to Auto-Close a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-auto-close-a-package-1rusrh4/)
    
*   [How to Delete a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-delete-a-package-rnemig/)
    
*   [How to Cancel a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-cancel-a-package-1pbn3uc/)
    

**STEP 6: APPLYING PACKAGES ACROSS CLINIC / CLINIC CHAINS**

*   [How to update Packages across multiple clinics](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-update-packages-across-multiple-clinics-4ik29x/)
    

**STEP 7: COMPUTING COMMISSION TO STAFF FOR SALE OF PACKAGE ITEMS**

*   [How to compute Commission for Service Items](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-compute-commission-for-service-items-1yyb4jv/)
    

**STEP 8: REVENUE GENERATION FROM PACKAGES**

*   [How to select the best revenue recognition policy for Package Revenues](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-select-the-best-revenue-recognition-policy-for-packages-25fjza/)
    

**STEP 9: PACKAGES AUTO COMPUTING PRICES**

*   [How does a Package insulates its price from external changes](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-does-a-package-insulates-its-price-from-external-changes-slyhng/)
    

**STEP 10: APPLY PROMOTIONS TO A PACKAGES**

*   [How to give additional discount in Packages](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-give-additional-discount-in-packages-1gemioc/)
    

**ADVANCED: USE PAYMENT TERMS**

*   [How to create a Payment Term to be used for Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-create-a-payment-term-to-be-used-for-package-xlgi0d/)
    
*   [How to use the Payment Term in a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-use-the-payment-term-in-a-package-kzxg3c/)
    
*   [How to use a Payment Term when Billing a Package](https://help.clinicea.com/en/article/how-to-use-a-payment-term-when-billing-a-package-1tak5x1/)