Detailing Patient Demographics

Having precise and comprehensive patient demographic information is pivotal for tailored care delivery. The Patient Demographics section, accessible within the Encounter Screen, is designed to house crucial patient information. Here's a guide to what you can find and edit in this section.

Health Demographics Overview

Upon accessing the Patient Demographics section, you are presented with a list of fundamental health demographic data. This data includes:

• Date of Birth and Sex at Birth: For age and gender-specific care.
• Blood Group: Useful in emergencies and for certain medical conditions.
• Height and Weight: Important for BMI calculation, dosing, and other health assessments.
• BMI (Body Mass Index): Indicator of body fatness derived from height and weight.
• Pregnancy Status and Breastfeeding: Essential for prenatal care, medication management, and infant care.
• Tobacco Use, Sexually Active, Alcohol Consumption, and Recreational Drugs: Vital for risk assessments and managing various health conditions. This data is also used to generate preventive recommendations.  
• Travel History: Important for infectious disease screening.

By keeping this information updated, clinicians can ensure personalized and effective care delivery.

Editing Patient Demographics

To modify any details within the patient demographic section, simply click on the pencil icon. This functionality enables you to keep the information updated and accurate, a critical aspect for providing personalized and effective care. It's worth noting that patients can also amend this information via the SigmaMD patient mobile app, ensuring a collaborative effort in maintaining up-to-date health records.

The Patient Demographics section in SigmaMD Clinician is a centralized location for all pivotal patient demographic data, ensuring a clinician has the necessary information at their fingertips. This, in turn, facilitates a more personalized and efficient patient care delivery process. Should you require further assistance or have any questions about managing patient demographics, feel free to reach out to our support team.