How to update patient information
Learn how to edit a patient’s contact details, prescriptions, or profile information in Otto. Use this when a patient’s phone number, email, address, or other details need to be updated.
Updated February 24, 2026 Step-by-step walkthrough
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Click “Patients”
- From the left-hand sidebar, click Patients.
- Search for the Patient
- Click into the Patient Name search field at the top of the page.
- Type the patient’s name.
- Open the Patient Profile
- Click the patient’s name to open their profile page.
- Edit the Required Information You can update:
- Click directly into the field you want to update (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address, date of birth).
- Make the necessary changes.
- Contact information
- Communication preferences
- Insurance details
- Prescriptions (via the Products & Prescriptions tab)
- Click “Save Patient”
- Scroll if needed.
- Click Save Patient to confirm your changes.
Important Notes
- Changes will apply immediately once saved.
- If updating a prescription:
- Ensure the expiry date is correct to avoid refill issues.
- Updating product parameters may impact automated order processing.
- If a patient is not receiving reminders, confirm their email and mobile number are entered correctly.
- Be sure to click Save Patient before leaving the page, or changes will not be stored.
When to Contact Support
- If you are unable to edit a field.
- If a prescription appears locked or cannot be updated.
- If changes are not saving correctly.
If the issue persists, please submit a support ticket so our team can investigate further.