# Highlights

This tab allows users to add patient highlight information. Patient highlight points are essential details that enhance a patient’s experience and care. These include general information, medical history (such as allergies, current medications, and past health conditions), financial information, and any other relevant details that help healthcare facilities manage the patient's care effectively.

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### Steps to Add Patient Highlights

* Navigate to the **HIGHLIGHTS** tab.

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* Select the severity level as **Low**, **Medium**, or **High**.
* Choose the **Type of Highlight** from the dropdown menu.
* Enter the specific highlight details in the **Add Highlight** text box.
* Click the **ADD** button to save the new highlight. The added patient highlight will appear below.

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### Steps to Sort, Edit and Delete

* Highlights can be easily sorted to enhance usability; options for sorting include **LATEST** to view the most recent highlights, **SEVERITY** to prioritize based on the seriousness of the information, and **TYPE** to categorize highlights by their nature.

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* To edit a highlight, hover over the entry to reveal the **EDIT** and **DELETE** buttons. Click **EDIT** to open the **Edit Highlight** pop-up, where necessary changes can be made. After editing, click **UPDATE** to save the changes.

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* To delete a highlight, hover over the entry again to see the **EDIT** and **DELETE** buttons. Click the **DELETE** button to open a **Delete Highlight** pop-up screen. Confirm the deletion by clicking **DELETE**.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Patient Highlight is also available in the [Scheduler ](/uniteemr/application-modules/scheduler/appointment-booking/existing-patient.md#steps-to-book-an-existing-patient-appointment)and [Medical Records](/uniteemr/application-modules/medical-records/more-action/patient-highlights.md) modules. The Patient Highlight feature across all modules are linked, ensuring that the information remains consistent on every screen. Throughout the process, users can add, edit, or delete patient highlights in these modules as needed.
{% endhint %}

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