# Managing patients

### Patient list

Under **Patients** you see a searchable list for the **branch** selected in the header. From here you can:

* Open a patient’s **profile**
* Start **New patient** registration
* Jump to **Treatment Records**, **Dental Records**, **Attachments**, **Notes**, [**Patient chat**](/associhealth-docs/patients/patient-chat.md) / [**Chats**](/associhealth-docs/practice-setup/chats.md), [**Informed consent**](/associhealth-docs/patients/informed-consent.md), or start a [**branch transfer**](/associhealth-docs/patients/branch-transfer.md)—depending on plan and whether the patient has a branch

### Patient profile

From a patient’s page you can:

* Review and edit demographics (fields your practice uses)
* Use **View Treatment Record** for the billing-style ledger
* Open [**Attachments**](/associhealth-docs/patients/attachments.md) or [**Patient notes**](/associhealth-docs/patients/patient-notes.md) on plans that include them
* Open [**Informed consent**](/associhealth-docs/patients/informed-consent.md) or [**transfer**](/associhealth-docs/patients/branch-transfer.md) to another branch when those controls appear

### Patients and branches

Patients appear for the branch you’re viewing—match the header branch to where the patient was registered.

### Patient mobile app

Patients may use Associhealth’s mobile experience for their side of care (for example linking an account or viewing invites). This guide focuses on the **dentistry web app** for your team.

### Plans and patient features

**Patients** and basic records are available on every plan. **Attachments**, **patient notes**, **patient chat / Chats**, and **informed consent** need **Growth** (or a trial that includes Growth features). **Branch transfer** is available when the patient has a branch—see [Patient branch transfer](/associhealth-docs/patients/branch-transfer.md). If a shortcut is missing, check **Subscription & Billing**.


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