Patient Demographics

The Patient Demographics section of a referral displays the following:

  • Title (mandatory) - Select from the available list.

  • Date of birth - Set from the patient record.

  • Area - Select from the available list.

  • Forename - Set from the patient record.

  • NHS Number/CHI Number - Set from the patient record.

  • Ethnicity (mandatory) - Select as appropriate.

  • Surname - Set from the patient record.

  • Gender (mandatory) - Select as appropriate.

  • Religion - Enter as appropriate.

  • Known as - Enter as appropriate.

  • Telephone - Select type and enter a number. If one already exists and you are adding additional numbers, select the Plus .

  • Primary Address - Update if required.

  • Temporary Address - If the patient is staying at a temporary address while they are receiving care from the Community Team, a temporary address must be recorded, see Adding a Temporary Address for details if required.

  • Key safe / Entry code - Enter if required, select Show code to display:

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