Setting the primary address

You can specify which of a patient's addresses is the primary address. Only the primary address appears in the Patient Information dialog box.

To set the primary address

When you are adding a family, adding a family member, or updating a patient's information, click the Address search button .

The Patient Addresses dialog box appears.

The addresses that are currently associated with the patient appear.

Select an address.

Click Set as primary.

Note: This button is available only if the primary address is not selected.

The address moves to the top of the list, and an asterisk (*) appears next to its address type.