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# How to add patients, dependents, parents, or guardians

Select **Patients** from the main menu, then select the **Add patient** button on the top right of the Patients page.

In the popup module that appears, select **Patient** under **Select patient type**. Enter the required patient information. When complete, select the Save button. Note: date of birth is not required information. 

The status of the new patient will be pending until the invite is accepted. 

**Adding and inviting dependents**

Select **Patients** from the main menu, then select the **Add patient** button on the top right of the Patents page.

In the popup module that appears, select **Dependent** under **Select patient type**. Enter the required dependent information. When complete, select the **Save** button. Note: email address and cellphone number are not required information. 

The status of the new dependent will be pending until the invitation is accepted.

**Adding and inviting a parent or guardian** 

The parent or guardian can be an already existent patient or not 

If the contact person is already a patient, then the name of the patient will be displayed when you start typing the name. Select the **Relationship** with the patient:  parent, mother, father, or legal guardian. Select **Save** 

If the contact person is *not* a patient, enter the required information.

Want more information about how to add and invite patients, dependents, parents, or guardians? 

Contact MediSprout support using the chat function in the same window you are using or call +1 866-896-1431.

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