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Adding a patient

Create a chart with an ID or passport so the person can find this practice from the portal.

  1. 1
    From Overview, click Add patient, or open Patients.
  2. 2
    Click New patient (on a phone the button says New).
  3. 3
    Enter first name and last name.
  4. 4
    Choose ID number or Passport.
    • A 13-digit South African ID fills the date of birth for you.
    • A passport number is stored as a protected value. It is not put in the web address.
  5. 5
    Confirm the date of birth, then add mobile, email, medical aid, and medical aid number if you have them.
  6. 6
    Click Create patient.

The chart opens. The practice assigns a patient number.