Add/Edit Address Screen Navigation

Why This Matters?

The Add/Edit Address screen allows a Practice to capture and maintain accurate address information for Patients and Debtors, including cases where an individual may have more than one address on record, such as a residential, postal, or work address.

Accurate address details are essential for billing and financial administration, including the delivery of Statements, Invoices, and account-related correspondence. Being able to record multiple addresses ensures that communication is sent to the correct location, reducing returned mail, missed notices, and delays in payment processing that can affect the Practice’s cash flow.

From a legal and compliance perspective, correct address records support the issuing of official documentation, such as consent forms, medico-legal correspondence, or statutory notices, where proof of delivery or accurate recipient details may be required.

Maintaining up-to-date address information improves overall Practice efficiency. Staff can quickly select the appropriate address for a specific purpose, reducing time spent verifying details or correcting errors, while ensuring professional, clear, and reliable communication across all administrative and clinical workflows.

• Start on the Add/Edit Address screen.

• For navigation, see Debtor Add/Edit Address Screen Navigation.
  
  

Sections

• Classification
• Address Details
• Validity Period and Notes
  
  

Classification

• Type: Specifies the address type.
• Use: Indicates the purpose of the address.
  • Home: Address for personal residence.
  • Work: Address for place of employment or business.
  • Temp: Address used on a temporary basis.
  • Billing: Address used specifically for sending invoices and billing statements.

💡Please Note: The Type drop-down menu will be inactive, as an option has already been selected.

Address Details

• Unit: The unit, flat, or apartment number of the address.
• Street: Street name and number where the person resides.
• Suburb: Suburb or neighbourhood of the address.
• City: City or town linked to the address.
• District: District or local municipal area of the address.
• State: Province or state where the address is located.
• Postal Code: Postal code used for mail delivery to the address.
• Country: Country where the address is located.
• Latitude: Geographic coordinate specifying the north–south position of the address.
• Longitude: Geographic coordinate specifying the east–west position of the address.

💡 Please Note: This section of the screen only displays relevant information regarding the Debtor's address, and can not be changed.

Validity Period and Notes

• Start Date: Date when the address became active.
• End Date: Date the address was deactivated or replaced.
• Note: Additional context or comments.