Last updated: 31 March 2026
Patient documents are accessible from the patient sidebar and can be previewed, downloaded, edited, archived, and audited.
Open a patient's record and look at the Documents tab in the patient sidebar. This shows recent documents with a View all documents link to see the full list.
The document list supports:
The result count updates as you filter.
Click a document to open the details sidebar on the right. This shows:
The following actions are available from the details sidebar:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Preview | View the document content inline |
| Download | Export as a Word document with branding and resolved merge fields |
| Edit | Open in the editor (Jump) or in the external app (Google/SharePoint) |
| Send to HCP | Share with a healthcare professional via email |
| Send to NHS GP | Send via DocMan Connect to the patient's registered GP |
| History | View the full audit trail of changes |
| Rename | Change the document title |
| Archive | Soft-delete the document (can be restored) |
| Delete | Permanently remove the document |
For Google Drive and SharePoint documents, an Open in external system action is also available.
The audit trail records every event in the document's lifecycle:
Each entry shows the user, timestamp, and details of the change.
Tip: Use the archive action instead of delete when you want to remove a document from the active list but keep it for records.