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title: Alter existing patient record
slug: portal-sub/alter-existing-patient-record
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createdAt: 2026-03-04T12:03:18.832Z
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To alter an existing patient record, complete the following steps:

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Click **Alter Patient **from the toolbar or click the **Patient** tab then select **Alter Patient**.

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- The Select Patient screen appears where you can select the patient.

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Select the patient from the list and click **OK**.

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- You can also enter the patient's last name and first name in the top box and click **Search**.

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Alter details in the patient record such as the following:

- [Status](https://intrahealth.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/folders/6000234512)
- [Label](https://intrahealth.freshdesk.com/solution/articles/6000215028-select-or-change-patient-label)
- [Provide](https://intrahealth.freshdesk.com/solution/articles/6000215029-enter-or-change-provider-or-alternate-provider)
- [Alternate Provider](https://intrahealth.freshdesk.com/solution/articles/6000215029-enter-or-change-provider-or-alternate-provider)
- Care Team
- [Next of Kin](https://intrahealth.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/6000215031-add-or-change-next-of-kin)
- Alternative Names
- Alternate address
- Emergency contact
- Employer information
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Click **OK** when done altering patient record.
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