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Update the Patient's Profile Photo

This user guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for efficiently adding and updating a patient's profile picture.

Understanding Terminologies

Patient Profile Photo

A patient profile photo is an image, usually of the patient's face, attached to their medical record for identification in healthcare settings. It improves patient safety by helping providers quickly recognize patients during appointments and is also important for updated record-keeping.

Add / Upload Profile Photo for a New Patient

  1. You can navigate the “Patients App” from 3 entry points:
    1. From the EMR Board Tabs, select “Patients”.
    2. From the EMR Panel, click on “Patients” under “EMR Board”.
    3. From the Left Navigation, click on the “EMR Board” dropdown and select “Patients”
  2. Once you're in the patient module, click the "New Patient" button.
  3. The Patient Profile form will open for the user to enter patient information. There’s an optional field for adding a profile picture. To upload a photo, click "Choose File" and select an image from your computer. Once you've filled in all required fields, click "Create Patient" to finish.
  4. Your new patient profile will display the attached profile photo.

Update / Change Profile Photo for an Existing Patient