How to Update Patient Information
Learn how to edit a patient’s contact details, prescriptions, or profile information in Otto. Use this when a patient’s phone number, email, address, or other details need to be updated.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Click “Patients”
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From the left-hand sidebar, click Patients.
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Search for the Patient
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Click into the Patient Name search field at the top of the page.
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Type the patient’s name.
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Open the Patient Profile
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Click the patient’s name to open their profile page.
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Edit the Required Information
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Click directly into the field you want to update (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address, date of birth).
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Make the necessary changes.
You can update:
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Contact information
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Communication preferences
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Insurance details
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Prescriptions (via the Products & Prescriptions tab)
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Click “Save Patient”
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Scroll if needed.
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Click Save Patient to confirm your changes.
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Important Notes
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Changes will apply immediately once saved.
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If updating a prescription:
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Ensure the expiry date is correct to avoid refill issues.
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Updating product parameters may impact automated order processing.
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If a patient is not receiving reminders, confirm their email and mobile number are entered correctly.
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Be sure to click Save Patient before leaving the page, or changes will not be stored.
When to Contact Support
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If you are unable to edit a field.
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If a prescription appears locked or cannot be updated.
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If changes are not saving correctly.
If the issue persists, please submit a support ticket so our team can investigate further.