This sets how patient file numbers are created for each branch.

Who can do this

Clinic owner (admin).

Steps

  1. Open Settings, then click Clinic Location & File Number.
  2. Enter the Patient Location Name (for example, Andheri).
  3. Enter the Location Prefix (for example, AND).
  4. Enter the Location Filenumber — the starting number (for example, 1000). This must be a number.
  5. Click Add Patient Location.

New patients registered at this branch now get file numbers like AND1001, AND1002, and so on.

Common mistakes

  • Putting text in the file number box — it must be a number, or you'll see "Please enter valid number".
  • Using the same prefix for two branches — give each branch its own prefix so their series stay separate.

To understand the full picture, read How patient file numbers work.