
## Request

### Mutation

```graphql
mutation UpdatePatient($input: UpdatePatientInput!) {
  updatePatient(input: $input) {
    patient {
      id
    }
  }
}
```

### Variables

Have a look at the validation section of the [createPatient mutation](/awell-orchestration/api-reference/mutations/create-patient#validation) to learn more about in what format values for certain variables should be passed.

```json
{
  "input": {
    "patient_id": "{{PATIENT_ID}}",
    "profile": {...}
  }
}
```

## Update patient identifiers

Providing patient identifier object in UpdatePatient mutation will **replace** any existing identifiers. If you wish to add a new identifier you can use the `AddIdentifierToPatient` mutation instead. Learn more about [identifiers](https://developers.awellhealth.com/awell-orchestration/docs/misc/patient-identifiers).

### Mutation

```graphql
mutation AddIdentifierToPatient(input: AddIdentifierToPatientInput!) {
  addIdentifierToPatient(input: $input) {
    patient {
      id
    }
  }
}
```

### Variables

```json
{
  "input": {
    "patient_id": "{{PATIENT_ID}}",
    "identifier": {
      "system": "{{IDENTIFIER_SYSTEM_DEFINED_IN_YOUR_TENANT}}",
      "value": "{{YOUR_INTERNAL_PATIENT_IDENTIFIER}}"
    }
  }
}
```

## How to use

<HowToUse storyIds={['patient-profile']} />
