Adding New Patients

Overview

Patient registration is the first step in any clinical workflow. NICE HMS supports two registration paths: simple registration without ABHA, and ABHA-based registration for ABDM compliance.

Simple Registration (Without ABHA)

This is the standard registration for clinics that do not require ABDM compliance.

How to Register

1. Log in to NICE HMS.
2. From the sidebar, click Patient.
3. In the patient panel, click New Patient.
4. Fill in the patient registration form and click Submit.

The system redirects to the Patient Management page with the new patient selected, ready for OPD registration.

Required Fields

Optional Fields

Add Relative

You can optionally add a relative's contact details under the Add Relative section — relationship type, name, and phone.

ABHA Registration

For ABDM-compliant registration using ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account), NICE HMS provides multiple methods:

• Register from ABHA Card (after creating a new ABHA)
• ABDM Patient OTP verification
• Scan Desk (patient scans hospital's QR code)
• QScan (hospital scans patient's ABHA QR code)

See ABHA Patient Registration for detailed step-by-step instructions for each method.

Best Practices

• Record the correct mobile number. It is the most reliable identifier for patient search and is used for WhatsApp prescription delivery and ABDM OTP verification.
• Capture Aadhar when possible. Required for ABHA creation if the patient doesn't already have one.
• Check for duplicates. Search existing patients before creating a new record to avoid duplicates.

FAQ

Q: What if the patient doesn't have a mobile number? A: Enter a family member's number if available. Mobile is important for future identification and communication.

Q: Can I edit patient details after registration? A: Yes. From the patient management page, click Edit to update any field.