Date format is not universal

Expected behavior: My suggestion is that date format must be YYYY/MM/DD, which is understandable in all areas.

Actual behavior: HospitalRun is currently using format MM/DD/YYYY for saving dates. This format of date is sometimes confusing and misleading for people in countries where standard format is DD/MM/YYYY.

Steps to reproduce: Click Add Appointment, select Start date from calendar.

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OS and Browser: Chrome on Windows 10

[tchan]

Would it be possible to render the date in the input field as the formatted version of the dates so there is no confusion? Eg: 15 Mar 2017

[drakemedic]

As an implementer of the software and trainer of users, I would find it useful to be able to set the date format system-wide. I work with users who have little computer experience and very basic literacy, so confusion between DD/MM/YYYY and MM/DD/YYYY will happen very easily. Setting the locale per browser is an acceptable approach for me, as I can set this as systems are rolled-out.