Patient Demographics

The Patient Demographics section of a referral displays the following:

• Title (mandatory) - Select from the available list.

• Date of birth - Set from the patient record.

• Area - Select from the available list.

• Forename - Set from the patient record.

• NHS Number/CHI Number - Set from the patient record.

• Ethnicity (mandatory) - Select as appropriate.

• Surname - Set from the patient record.

• Gender (mandatory) - Select as appropriate.

• Religion - Enter as appropriate.

• Known as - Enter as appropriate.

• Telephone - Select type and enter a number. If one already exists and you are adding additional numbers, select the Plus .

• Primary Address - Update if required.

• Temporary Address - If the patient is staying at a temporary address while they are receiving care from the Community Team, a temporary address must be recorded, see Adding a Temporary Address for details if required.

• Key safe / Entry code - Enter if required, select Show code to display: