How to make patient attribute fields mandatory?

Overview:


Making patient attribute fields mandatory ensures that important information is always captured during patient creation or updates. This helps maintain accurate records, improves data quality, and avoids incomplete patient profiles.


Description:


**To make patient attribute fields mandatory, go to the Settings or Configuration section of the system. Navigate to Patient Settings or Patient Attributes. Here, you will see a list of available fields such as name, phone number, age, gender, etc. Select the field you want to make mandatory and enable the “Required” or “Mandatory” option. **


Navigation ** **


Step 1 : Click on My Account


Step 2: Click on utilities and go to Patient Attribute Management.


Step 3: Enable the field that needs to be set as mandatory.


End Notes:


  • Once fields are marked as mandatory, they must be filled before saving patient details.
  • Avoid making too many fields mandatory to ensure a smooth workflow.
  • Inform the team about these changes to prevent confusion during data entry.
  • Regularly review mandatory fields to ensure they align with current requirements.

Updated on: 27/04/2026

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