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--- userdocs:how-to:ch1:patient_find [2017/09/28 19:24] – lperryman
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-=====How To: Find a Patient=====
+=====How To: Find a Patient/Client=====
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-To search patient a by **case number** or **patient name** or **owner first and last name**, select the Patient Information option within this window or hit the F4 key for a shortcut directly to the patient search screen.  In the home screen of VMIS the **Quick Launch** Window will be opened upon VMIS launch.
+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.
-{{ :userdocs:how-to:quick_launch_patient_information.png |}}
+**OPTION 1**
-After selecting this option, the Patient # window will pop up.  Select the blue search button next to the search bar.
+Press F4. This will give you quick access to the Patient Summary screen.
-{{ :userdocs:how-to:patient_.png |}}
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+From this screen, click the blue magnifying glass in the upper left of the screen. This will allow you to enter
+your search information.
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+From this screen, you will be able to select an owner or a patient based on the information at hand.
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+After clicking on the correct client/patient, the Patient Summary screen will populate with all their information.
+**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 blue magnifying glass 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.
-{{ :userdocs:how-to:patient_search.png |}}
+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. This helps to
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+**OPTION 3**
+Click the Client Services tab at the top of the Main Menu.
+Click Admissions
+Click NEW. Begin the search process.
+**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.