Home Address
This is the primary address for the patient. Most correspondence, such as letters and documentation, will be directed here by default. When you change a patient’s home address, you may be prompted to update other linked addresses in the system.
Temporary Address
You can record a temporary address if the patient is staying somewhere else for a limited time (for example, up to three months). If the patient’s address merge fields are set to “Temporary,” any letters or documents will be sent there. Make sure to remove the temporary address once it’s no longer relevant, so important correspondence does not go to the wrong place.
Using temporary addresses correctly can help keep communication accurate and avoid sending documents to out-of-date addresses, reducing admin follow-up.
To maintain accurate information:
- Always confirm with the patient which address should receive correspondence.
- Review temporary addresses at regular intervals to ensure they are still valid.
- Remove or edit any out-of-date address fields to prevent confusion.
