Add a new patient

Quickly create a new patient with their basic information.

Create a patient

1. Click the New Patient button  above the patient list.
2. Enter a first and last name for the patient.
3. Enter a birthday for the patient.
4. Click "Save changes".

If the patient needs a prescription for a controlled substance, their complete address is also required.

Add medical history (optional)

Entering the patient's allergies, home medications, and diagnoses enables Ayva to trigger drug-drug and drug-allergy alerts when appropriate.

Allergies

1. Under Medical History, click Allergies.
2. Enter the allergy.
3. Search for an allergic reaction, then press Enter to add the reaction to the allergy.
4. Click the "Add allergy" button to add another allergy.

Only the name of the allergy is required.

Home Medications

1. Under Medical History, click Home Meds.
2. Enter the drug name. 
3. Enter the dose and select a unit type.
4. Enter the frequency and date last taken.
5. Click the "Add home medication" button to add another home medication.

Only the drug name is required.

Diagnoses and Pre-Existing Conditions

1. Under Medical History, click Diagnoses.
2. Enter a diagnosis or pre-existing condition.
3. Click the "Add diagnosis" button to add another diagnosis.