Edit a Communication Number

Communication numbers can be edited within Registration, and also from Patient Details on the Consultation Manager screen.

1. Select the patient for whom you want to change the communication number.
2. If you are editing the main address or phone number, you can do this from the Personal screen.
3. To edit the communication number, highlight it (click within it) under Main Address Details on the Personal screen.
4. Click Edit.
5. Make the amendment and click OK.
6. If you are editing supplementary contact numbers, click on the Address tab.
7. To change the phone number listed under OtherContact Numbers, click on the required number in the right-hand field and then click on Edit. Change the number as required.

   

   Note - For practices in England, in order to successfully synchronise with the PDS, when adding or editing contact details, STD codes must be added.