# How to Discharge a Patient

This is the recommended method for discharging a patient from the Anticoagulation Clinic:

1. Navigate to the Exit tab.
2. Click the D/C Note button at the center bottom of the window.
3. Use the dialog the pops open to compose and sign a discharge note.
4. Make sure the PCE Data is filled in, or click Do not file data for this visit.
5. A Confirm Discharge message pops up. Click the Yes button.
6. A Draw Date Not Changed message pops up.
   - If there is a check next to one or more of the Labs (on the left-hand side of the window), click the No button and deselect any labs.
   - If there is no check in the Labs, click Yes to continue.

7. A Service Connection dialog may pop up.
   - Check Yes or No next to the listed Service Connection—Visit Related To items.
   - Click the OK button