Previously created or performed searches can be edited to ensure they return the correct results when performed again.

Editing a Patient List Search

1. Open Patient List via the Administration - Patient Lists - Create New List or via the Patient Lists workspace icon.
2. Select the search to be edited by highlighting the search.
3. Select Details to view the current conditions.
4. Edit the Search Name, Description or Category as required.
5. Edit any conditions as required, select any required conditions, set parameters, then OK.
6. Repeat step 5 until you have selected all required conditions.
7. For more help on this, view Creating a Patient List Search.

Once the search has been edited, you have the option to Find Patients or Save & Close. These allow you to run the search straight away or save the search for use at a later time.

Previewing Searches

Patient Lists Preview functionality provides an insight into the results of a search.

After creating or editing a patient list search, select Preview Results to display a selection of patients matching the search conditions. This gives you the option to check your search is correct before searching your entire database of patients.

1. Once you have opened Patient Lists and created your search, select Preview Results.
2. A preview of your search will open.
   1. Select a patient to view more details and check that they match your desired search.
   2. The search creation window will be open with editing options accessible to change the search if your results are not as expected.
3. If your results are as expected, click Find Patients to run the full search.