> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.navnx.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Patients

> Creating, editing, and deleting patient records, and viewing case history.

## Managing Patients

Patient records in NavNX store demographic information and link to surgical cases. Navigate to **Patients** in the sidebar to access the patient list.

## Creating a Patient

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click New Patient">
    Click the **+ New Patient** button at the top of the patient list, or use the quick action on the dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter patient details">
    Fill in the required fields:

    * **First name** and **Last name**
    * **Date of birth**
    * **Gender** (Male / Female / Other)
    * **MRN** (Medical Record Number) — must be unique within your organisation
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Create Patient**. The patient record is created and you are taken to the patient detail page.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  MRN is used to match patients across systems. Enter the same MRN used in your hospital's electronic medical record to maintain consistency.
</Note>

## Editing a Patient

1. Open the patient detail page by clicking on the patient in the list.
2. Click **Edit** to modify the patient's name, date of birth, gender, or MRN.
3. Click **Save** to apply changes.

## Deleting a Patient

1. Open the patient detail page.
2. Click **Delete Patient** and confirm the deletion.

<Warning>
  A patient can only be deleted if they have no associated cases. Remove or cancel all cases for the patient before deleting the record.
</Warning>

## Patient Detail Page

The patient detail page displays:

* **Demographics** — name, DOB, gender, MRN
* **Case History** — a list of all surgical cases for this patient, with status and planned date
* **Quick actions** — create a new case for this patient

Click any case in the history list to navigate directly to the case detail page.

## Searching Patients

Use the search field at the top of the patient list to find patients by name or MRN. You can also use the global search (**Ctrl+K**) from anywhere in the app.