=====How To: Find a Patient/Client=====

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<color #ed1c24>Note: There are several ways to search for a client or patient. Once you are familiar with each you will then be able to tell which will give you the most information to use for any instance.</color> 

**OPTION 1**

Press **F4**. This will give you quick access to the **Patient Summary** screen. 


From this screen, click the <color #00a2e8>blue magnifying glass</color> in the upper left of the screen. This will allow you to enter your search information. 

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After clicking on the correct client/patient, the Patient Summary screen will populate with all their information.

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**OPTION 2**

Click the **patient information** button from the quick launch menu on the main VMIS Screen.

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Once the Patient Summary screen appears, click the <color #00a2e8>blue magnifying glass</color> icon next to the search bar in the top left hand corner of the screen.  

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The patient selection screen will appear.  

NOTE: Even if the referring veterinarian’s office believes the patient has never been seen by us before, still search the patient and or client using the search fields in this box. 

**OPTION 3**

Click the **Client Services** tab at the top of the Main Menu.

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Click **Admissions**.

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Click **NEW**. Begin the search process. 

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**OPTION 4**

From most screens, you will see a button in the shape of a paw with the word Patient below. This is a quick launch button for the Patient Summary screen. By clicking this button you will have quick access to the patient search function. 

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