# Using Emirates ID

The Emirates Identity Card is an official government-issued identification card in the United Arab Emirates. The Unite EMR application integrates with card readers, enabling front desk staff to automatically retrieve and input data directly from the Emirates ID card. This feature streamlines the patient visit creation process, saving time and reducing the risk of manual entry errors.

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Ensure that the Card Reader Device and its services are properly configured to fetch the data.
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Facilities which have a DHA License in Dubai, can obtain a Free Emirates ID Card reader from DHA.
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### Steps to create a visit using Emirates ID

* Open the **Patient Queue  (Home > Front Desk > Patient Queue)** screen. Click the **CHECK-IN PATIENT** button to open the **Create Patient to Queue** pop-up screen.

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  * In the **Create Patient to Queue** pop-up screen, fill the **Assign Doctor** (**Department, Doctor** and **Specialty** dropdown menus) section. Now, click the **FETCH DATA FROM CARD** button. This action triggers the application to read the data embedded in the Emirates ID.

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  * The application will automatically determine if the patient is **Existing/Registered** or **New** patient based on the Emirates ID number.
    * **Registered Patient** \
      For registered patient, their existing information will populate on the screen. If required, the staff can add the patient to the queue.
    * **New Patient** \
      For a new patient, a pop-up notification will be shown with the message, "Patient Details not found in Patient Register". The following options will then be available to select: **EXISTING PATIENT**, **NEW PATIENT**, or **CANCEL**.

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      * To map an existing patient, use the **EXISTING PATIENT** button.
      * Selecting the **NEW PATIENT** button navigates to the patient registration screen. After completing the registration process, the newly registered patient is added to the patient queue screen.

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For more details on registering a new patient, please refer to the [Register a New Patient ](/uniteemr/application-modules/patient-register/register-a-new-patient.md)topic.
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