How do I manually amend a patient’s NHS number in EMIS Web’s Registration Workflow?

To manually amend a patient's NHS number in EMIS Web's Registration Workflow, follow these simple steps. Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions by checking that your RBAC role includes the activity B1680 'Manage Demographic Duplicate Records'. This allows access to the relevant functionality within EMIS Web.

Step-by-Step Guide

Access Registration Workflow:

• Open EMIS Web, navigate to the menu, hover over Workflow, and select Workflow Manager.
• In the navigation pane, click on Registration.

Amending the NHS Number:

• From the ribbon, click on Actions and select Amend Patient Identifier.
• Choose the patient whose NHS number needs amending and click OK.
• On the Amend NHS Number screen, enter the new NHS number in the field provided.
• After carefully checking the new number, click OK to save the changes.

It's important to remember that these changes are only recorded locally in EMIS Web and will not be transmitted to trading partners via GP Links. When dealing with sensitive information, ensuring the accuracy and verification of changes is paramount to maintaining reliable patient records.

Amending an NHS number locally can save significant time and streamline the registration process within your practice, ensuring patient records are swiftly updated without waiting for external confirmations.