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# Creating and Editing Patients

In this article, you will know how to create and edit patient records in LinkHMS, helping you manage patient data efficiently.

## Creating Patient

#### Access the Patients Tab:

* Navigate to the [Patients](https://app.linkhms.com/patients) section from the sidebar.

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#### Click New Patient:

* On the top right corner, click the **New Patient** button.

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#### Fill Patient Information:

* Enter the required details such as name, general information, medical info, contact details, and emergency contact.

#### Save Patient Record:

* After filling in the necessary fields, click **Save** to create the patient record.

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## Editing Patient:

#### Select a Patient:

* From the patient list, select **the three-dot menu** next to the patient you wish to edit.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/9/0/4/6904ecf29fe8c400/716e0590-be83-456f-901a-942657_60wu7.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1233992054/818246bb505b69bcf0266ee4d49d/Frame+86.png?expires=1746030600&signature=14eaf7ce8c11bfb966b2092ef401787d26f9497d0b060851bd9bda45c6d8f78e&req=dSIkFcB3n4FaXfMW1HO4zYGL1dGTqom5Kn%2F6VO3SQBlH%2FYLAXISFFjQ1wC37%0AqnYq8lCy27aCzCGLeqU%3D%0A)

#### Click Edit:

* Choose **Edit** from the dropdown to open the patient's details.

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#### Update Information:

* Modify the required fields like contact info or medical details.

#### Click Update:

* Once the updates are made, click **Update** to save the changes to the patient record.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/d/1/4/1d148b0b606f4300/4a9b93dd-124c-49ad-818b-5b45ac_qxz7vi.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1233995138/21a1008b84e321800006018a4da0/Frame+92.png?expires=1746030600&signature=8f788aa7dab7e04348539bb2926ed7584ab2b1cdc7a2e35fcea98a2219611c4f&req=dSIkFcB3mIBcUfMW1HO4zU62EpLHHE0ipCIfmrH9ySiJtJASSSJEFdecvOhc%0A%2BxLP6HXZUpv3OqKjrws%3D%0A)

This guide ensures proper management of patient data through creating new records and editing existing ones effectively.