> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://kb.linkhms.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Filtering and Searching for Patients This guide explains how to use the filter and search functionality within the [Patients](https://app.linkhms.com/patients) tab in LinkHMS. These tools help users locate specific patients by filtering based on specific criteria such as last name, date of birth, city, and status, or by using a search box to directly search patient details. ## Using Filters You can narrow down the patient list by applying various filters. The available filter options include: [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/2/2/2/a222373c2a8ce800/39f2ef35-b0ea-40ef-bf5f-80e7bd_1kt3ubo.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235115451/c6b27226966539bdac8a3c00fa08/Frame+123.png?expires=1746030600&signature=8528685b409e24746b5ff173b55e92e65e1488a2701073ed29d79ce56ee8cd8a&req=dSIkE8h%2FmIVaWPMW1HO4zU4EYxe%2BpuxynOUYcWHUpu1WiWWTxBxU1NA7G%2F26%0Aad4s8l%2Fhgx926fXvDYg%3D%0A) * **Last Name**: Filters patients by their last name. * **First Name**: Filters patients by their first name. * **Date of Birth**: Filters patients based on a range of dates entered. * **City**: Filters patients based on their recorded city of residence. * **Status**: Filters patients by their status, such as Active or Inactive. To add a filter: * Click on the **Add a Filter** button located at the top left. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/0/e/4/90e4c9eef986b000/eb386be9-3509-4db1-a6c6-32a39a_1lgmwgh.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235116963/5b930ea29b524c45a6936e9bf3c2/Frame%2B123.png?expires=1746030600&signature=c8f002b6022bd4e00e804386c11571b15d7b980ab80018bfaa72eee7283f56b8&req=dSIkE8h%2Fm4hZWvMW1HO4zeB300OaCrgC%2BKN%2BISiIdIoly3kJNHxN%2F4xc1RlM%0ApSsrIYOIaJC4EVpZSbQ%3D%0A) * Select the desired filter from the dropdown (e.g., Date of Birth). [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/5/1/4/7514ee5ec2150000/fa159578-6e7c-4029-9c82-1922c5_1vceo45.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235118084/c65a2764957dc0cc124dec32d814/Frame+124.png?expires=1746030600&signature=74ed0e20fcb856df069c89c216bcff6fcb14d0ba55ab8c6ed2214d45dba47c4f&req=dSIkE8h%2FlYFXXfMW1HO4zXz9DRiRQgINnKwol6lka7KgPhxKMtFienKY5PIQ%0AQ1%2BVdMP4NVT8wDN1j%2BA%3D%0A) * Input the required information (e.g., a specific name or a date range). [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/9/0/a/890af1e03987c000/aa589372-bd5f-4ed6-acea-9b3b7d_9h2k3m.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235118311/0937fb93c766792c76051d3ff421/Frame+120.png?expires=1746030600&signature=50a5969ebdca49fcbc8e62d47f7a18b3742aed123ef192d2ea822b89aa35d8d4&req=dSIkE8h%2FlYJeWPMW1HO4zYJUwoq1SK8P7HaBZI8ax4Q8MNIVnsY%2BOIdSQa0g%0Avr1OJrFM9luM1EQdLzE%3D%0A) * Click **Save** to apply the filter. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/8/b/8/4/8b84ce9056173800/1a2a5687-41a1-4421-8626-a63e2e_1qaaxpu.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235118551/3b5cf1a8f88d3fa6c54836134969/Frame+115.png?expires=1746030600&signature=30e1cae52f8c88481a9422c09d7fc5db4872aa3f0751116285cfd46126288ae5&req=dSIkE8h%2FlYRaWPMW1HO4zf7MjCS0qf8%2BTwX7nOlE90VdNlyWN0g65%2FWmIagP%0AOo4frp7log1QY7VDpEI%3D%0A) You can add multiple filters to refine your search further, and they will appear above the patient list. ## Searching Patients The search box located at the top allows you to quickly find patients by entering their name or other details. For instance: [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/4/5/e/e45e53539ef1f000/6b653a66-d114-46ad-b671-3968c5_3784nd.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235119492/b0da048986d4f16543e0990d8869/Frame+125.png?expires=1746030600&signature=78a218cbf0b8206174e071d2d0bb1f909729388ddb9b193858b90122c567f810&req=dSIkE8h%2FlIVWW%2FMW1HO4zbxfYetVdEFSv6rrv0DrDwHTIhIq%2B%2BJ%2BHCqvn5HG%0AP4wXk7lFDWToS9yePCU%3D%0A) * Type part of a patient’s first or last name or city and press the **Enter** button. * As you type, the list will update, showing matching results. [![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/9/1/5/c/915c574b1d03a800/a72912bf-762e-4f6b-adb9-eb2b6d_1hgw1sc.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235120614/f45091a1e2cadbfde0272c73b2c9/Patients9.png?expires=1746030600&signature=98f52f58be6ceab990e6e58da010d4cfb30a596fc0299e20d114a088ee0b4f90&req=dSIkE8h8nYdeXfMW1HO4zYiCvD4GIQlZPwjqRAyDFxghS0D%2B2QzBq40JoyZ8%0AzeZsiamwSYTwr3%2BM2ZA%3D%0A) This is a useful tool for quickly locating patients without needing to apply specific filters. ## Filter and Search Results After applying filters or searching, the patient list will display only the matching results. You can: * Review the patient's details in the table. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235120821/ebc6fb4b0573ebde3e9944b3c78d/Patients9.png?expires=1746030600&signature=aaee97bfd505083e217694d524df8555e3f904d82cc0a3e64b2bd7f26caa57ec&req=dSIkE8h8nYldWPMW1HO4zYWumD6uTutOh7y4T1ZcSfgNrQ3zbq37RQNf3PXI%0AFJuLkdBHdQTwihdyNQk%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235120821/ebc6fb4b0573ebde3e9944b3c78d/Patients9.png?expires=1746030600&signature=aaee97bfd505083e217694d524df8555e3f904d82cc0a3e64b2bd7f26caa57ec&req=dSIkE8h8nYldWPMW1HO4zYWumD6uTutOh7y4T1ZcSfgNrQ3zbq37RQNf3PXI%0AFJuLkdBHdQTwihdyNQk%3D%0A) * Use the **Load Filters** button to reload previously saved filters. [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235121874/824402bc89311a301a5ff45d4e37/Frame+117.png?expires=1746030600&signature=546df60e202125a9f5353b6ff8a765abd9ae220b4cebbf2acd1423112d0ea046&req=dSIkE8h8nIlYXfMW1HO4zak1eXe7jRCOZ27C1cmWklmQ9rDwQnyCfchmy0yO%0AbWVQDci9GY2VWW6%2Buzk%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235121874/824402bc89311a301a5ff45d4e37/Frame+117.png?expires=1746030600&signature=546df60e202125a9f5353b6ff8a765abd9ae220b4cebbf2acd1423112d0ea046&req=dSIkE8h8nIlYXfMW1HO4zak1eXe7jRCOZ27C1cmWklmQ9rDwQnyCfchmy0yO%0AbWVQDci9GY2VWW6%2Buzk%3D%0A) [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235121912/a9be527ca0a389a12b520fa2f6b5/Frame+116.png?expires=1746030600&signature=83a1f78e1a6c0375bdd11d6a5db7debd8e8e8495dac4e8c49aa6ad994716fb9d&req=dSIkE8h8nIheW%2FMW1HO4zUp0RcPs%2FdiMl1GCtxdyyhO5lYbEw%2F7H1rnpXkF2%0Aq%2F7ioD%2Bhe%2Fu4BFO7HFs%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235121912/a9be527ca0a389a12b520fa2f6b5/Frame+116.png?expires=1746030600&signature=83a1f78e1a6c0375bdd11d6a5db7debd8e8e8495dac4e8c49aa6ad994716fb9d&req=dSIkE8h8nIheW%2FMW1HO4zUp0RcPs%2FdiMl1GCtxdyyhO5lYbEw%2F7H1rnpXkF2%0Aq%2F7ioD%2Bhe%2Fu4BFO7HFs%3D%0A) * Click **Clear Filters** to remove all applied filters and reset the patient list.\ [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235122152/4385ad51d26639a255b00613e892/Frame+114.png?expires=1746030600&signature=a171f678cc50e8fd4d0ee016f2770d5dae00bfe6ebc8a5db4351670be2e6e756&req=dSIkE8h8n4BaW%2FMW1HO4zSDrl2KQBQe%2FkOLIdeiKJCXcBUbZEcnlX%2F8lUueQ%0A%2Fj95U5iGDDc2wVOc7VY%3D%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/awor49vy/1235122152/4385ad51d26639a255b00613e892/Frame+114.png?expires=1746030600&signature=a171f678cc50e8fd4d0ee016f2770d5dae00bfe6ebc8a5db4351670be2e6e756&req=dSIkE8h8n4BaW%2FMW1HO4zSDrl2KQBQe%2FkOLIdeiKJCXcBUbZEcnlX%2F8lUueQ%0A%2Fj95U5iGDDc2wVOc7VY%3D%0A) With these functionalities, managing and locating patient records becomes efficient and intuitive in LinkHMS.