Looking Up a Patient by Name

1.   In the Patient Name/MRN/SSN field, type the patient's full or partial last name. If desired, type a comma after the last name; then type the full or partial first name. Click here if the patient's name contains special characters.

      Note: Select the Sounds like option if you are uncertain of the spelling.

2.   If needed, update the Institution and Site fields by selecting from the drop-down lists.

3.   If you want to narrow the search, complete the

4.   Click Search (ALT+S) to bring up a list of patients matching the criteria. Use the horizontal scroll bar to see additional patient information, such as Vip status and PCP. If the list is long, use the vertical scroll bar and More button to move through the names. Click any column heading to sort the list by data in that column.

5.   Click the patient's name; then click Ok (ALT+O).

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