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

# Getting Started with Demographics

> View and edit a patient's demographics, and create a new patient record.

#### Viewing a Patient's Demographics

Open the **Patients** tab in the navigation and search for the patient. On their profile, open the **Demographics** section to review or edit their information. The demographics are organized into sections:

* **General Information** — name (first, middle, last, suffix), preferred first/last name, previous name, date of birth, date of death, age, gender, height, weight, primary care provider (name, NPI, fax), referral source, Social Security Number (hidden by default — click the eye icon to reveal), preferred language, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and tribal affiliations
* **Contact Information** — phone number, email address (with a portal registration action), home address, and previous address
* **Preferred Pharmacy** — pharmacy name, address, and phone
* **Emergency Contact** — first name, last name, phone, email, and relationship
* **Patient Notes**

The Demographics section also includes **Patient Occupation**, **Financially Responsible Parties**, **Family History Conditions**, and **Related Persons**.

#### Creating a New Patient

Select **Create New Patient** from the **Patients** tab (you can also create a patient from the Calendar). A side panel opens where you enter the patient's information. Required fields include:

* **Full name** (first and last; middle if applicable)
* **Gender**
* **Date of birth**
* **Contact information** — home address (and mailing address if different), phone number, and email address

Fill in the fields and save the record.

### FAQ

<Accordion title="How do I see a patient's Social Security Number?">
  The SSN is hidden by default in **General Information**. Click the eye icon next to it to reveal it.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I create a patient without leaving the calendar?">
  Yes. You can create a new patient directly from the Calendar, in addition to the **Create New Patient** option on the Patients tab.
</Accordion>