Add Patient

This topic describes how to add a patient. A unique medical record number (MRN) is generated when this workflow is used.

Search for Patient

Search for the patient. See Search for Persons.

Add Patient

To add a patient from the person search:

1. Select Create New Patient.
2. Enter a date of birth and at least one contact method, then select Create. The MRN is generated and assigned to the patient.

Note:

If any potential duplicate patients exist, then Potential Duplicates Presented is displayed. You can optionally continue to Create New Patient. You can also review the patients’ information for any potential duplicates, and then select Use This Person to launch the patient’s Patient Chart.