Patient Identity

The Identity tab within a patient record displays and manages the patient’s personal identifiers. In simulated environments, editing is disabled to prevent real patient data from being entered into test records.

Edit the patient’s profile information via the three-dot menu. The Classification card is system-generated and read-only.

View and edit existing patient identifiers. Click the + button to add new identifiers.

Manage patient addresses. You can add multiple addresses using the + button.

Update contact information such as phone numbers and email addresses. Use the + button to add additional communication methods.

Located at the bottom of the Identity tab. Use this section to permanently delete the patient record.

To delete a patient:

1. Scroll to the Danger Zone section
2. Type the required confirmation phrase
3. Confirm the deletion

Deletion cannot be undone, but deleted patients can be restored within 30 days (see below).

Deleted patients are not shown in the default All Patients view. Switch to the Deleted filter on the Charts landing page to see patients that have been removed.

Deleted patients can be restored within 30 days of deletion. To restore:

• Use the banner that appears at the top of the deleted patient’s record, or
• Use the Restore option in the Danger Zone section of the Identity tab

Restoring a patient returns them to active status in the patient list.