> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://userguide.tesacloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Patient Management Overview

> Managing patient records in Tesa Cloud

# Patient Management

Tesa Cloud provides comprehensive patient management features to help you maintain accurate records throughout the surgical journey.

## Patient Records

Each patient record includes:

* **Demographics** - Name, date of birth, gender, ethnicity
* **Contact Information** - Email, phone number, preferred contact method
* **Medical History** - Observations, injury details, prior surgeries
* **Procedure History** - All surgical procedures and outcomes
* **Reports** - Generated post-operative reports

## Privacy & Compliance

Tesa Cloud is designed with patient privacy in mind:

<Info>
  Patient names are displayed as initials and last name (e.g., "J. Smith") throughout the application to maintain privacy while allowing easy identification.
</Info>

* **HIPAA Compliant** - All data is encrypted and securely stored
* **Access Control** - Only authorised team members can view patient data
* **Audit Trail** - All access and changes are logged

## Key Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Patients" icon="user-plus" href="/patients/add-patient">
    Create new patient records
  </Card>

  <Card title="Patient Profile" icon="user" href="/patients/patient-profile">
    View and edit patient details
  </Card>

  <Card title="Observations" icon="notes-medical" href="/patients/patient-observations">
    Record medical observations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Procedure History" icon="history" href="/operations/procedure-details">
    View past procedures
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Patient List

Access your patient list from **My Patients** in the navigation menu. The list shows:

* Patient name (initials + last name)
* EHR Patient ID
* Most recent procedure
* Quick actions

Use the search bar to find patients by name or EHR ID.