# Add

### Steps for Adding a Patient to the Waiting List

* Open the **Scheduler** **(Home > Front Desk > Scheduler)** screen. Navigate to the **Waiting List** section, click the **Add New Waiting List** ![](/files/LIcGG0i1uTBdnQ1szFTN) icon. This will open the **Waiting List** pop-up screen. Add new or existing patient in the pop-up screen.

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  * **New Patient**
    * Select the **New Patient** checkbox.
    * In the **Patient Info** section, enter the **First name**, **Middle name**, **Last name**, and **Email** address of the patient. Enter or select the country code from the dropdown menu and enter the **Mobile Number**.

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    * In the **Appointment Info** section, select the preferred doctor from the **Select Preferred Doctor** dropdown menu and choose the **Preferred Date** and **Preferred Time** from the date and time pickers.

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    * Optionally, enter any remarks in the remarks text box, which will be viewable only by staff.
    * Click the **SAVE** button to add the patient to the Waiting List.
  * **Existing Patient**
    * In the search field, locate the patient using their **Patient PIN/Name/Emirates ID/ Mobile Number**. Once selected, the patient’s basic details will appear on the right side.<br>

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    * Select the preferred doctor from the **Select Preferred Doctor** dropdown menu and choose the **Preferred Date** and **Preferred Time** from the date and time pickers.
    * Optionally, enter any remarks in the remarks text area, which will be viewable only by staff.
    * Click the **SAVE** button to add the patient to the Waiting List.

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