The patient or person lookup search results includes both patients and persons. To set up a person as a patient, you must create a chart for the person using the Create Encounter window.
Open NextGen® Enterprise PM, and then select Chart or Chart Lookup
The Patient Lookup window opens.
Select New.
The Add Patient Information window opens.
Enter the details in the required fields that appear in red color and any additional information you want to include for the person.
Select Chart.A message appears for your confirmation to create the account.
A message appears for your confirmation to create the account.
Select OK.
The Create Encounter window opens.
Enter the details in the required fields that appear in red color and any additional information you want to include for the person.
Select OK.
Note: If checking for duplicate records is enabled, a message appears if a duplicate chart exists.