> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.adhdsimple.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Edit Patient Information > Update patient demographics, contact details, and medical information Patient detail page showing edit button next to patient information Update patient contact information and birth date through the edit dialog. The system maintains data integrity while allowing authorized clinical staff to correct demographic details and contact information. On the patient detail page, find the **edit button** (pencil icon) located next to the patient's name and ID information in the top section. The edit button provides access to: * Email address updates * Phone number corrections * Date of birth modifications Only essential demographic corrections should be made. Patient name changes require additional verification procedures. Click the **edit button** to open the "Edit Contact Information & Date of Birth" dialog. Edit patient dialog showing Email, Phone, and Date of Birth fields The form displays current values for: * **Email**: Patient's primary email address * **Phone**: Contact phone number with international format * **Date of Birth**: Birth date in YYYY-MM-DD format All fields are pre-populated with existing patient data for easy reference and minimal corrections. Update the necessary patient information in the provided fields. Make corrections carefully as these changes affect patient communications and medical records. Edit form with updated phone number showing completed changes **Best Practices:** * Verify phone numbers include correct country/area codes * Ensure email addresses are properly formatted and actively monitored * Double-check birth dates for accuracy to prevent age-related medication errors Changes to contact information affect mobile app invitations and prescription notifications. Verify accuracy before saving. Click the **Save** button to apply changes to the patient record. The dialog will close and the patient detail page will reflect the updated information. Patient detail page showing successfully updated contact information **Verification:** * Confirm updated information displays correctly in the patient summary * Check that contact changes are reflected in communication preferences * Review any dependent systems that may reference this patient data The system automatically logs all patient information changes for audit compliance and maintains a complete history of modifications.