How to Edit a Patient's Name

If the patient's name was entered incorrectly during enrollment, you can easily correct it within SigmaMD. Follow the steps below to edit a patient's name:

Steps to Edit a Patient's Name

  • Open the Patient Chart
    • Navigate to the patient's chart from the patient list or search.
    • Click on the View patient details button near the top of the chart.
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  • Go to the Identification Section
    • In the panel that opens, click on the Identification tab.
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  • Open Editor
    • Next to the Identifiers section, click the Edit identifiers button.
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  • Update the Name
    • You can now make changes to the patient's First nameMiddle initial, or Last name.
    • Click Save to update the patient's record.
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