# Why is the wrong patient linked to a task

> Stop patient-specific work, correct the Task’s Patient field, and review the remaining details before continuing.

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Product Library: Troubleshooting › Tasks  
Last checked: 2026-10-27 against Tabflows v3.10.63  
Replaces Help Center article: https://help.tabflows.com/en/articles/15934852-why-is-the-wrong-patient-linked-to-a-task

> **Summary:** Stop patient-specific work, correct the Task’s Patient field, and review the remaining details before continuing.

> **A note for non-human readers:**
>
> *A Task can carry the wrong patient when its patient link or an earlier identity mapping points to the wrong human. The place where the mismatch first appears helps reveal whether the source is Task context, patient linking, or something upstream. Patient identity remains unresolved until the Task and source refer to the same person; software can move a label much faster than humans can repair the confusion.*

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## Why this happens

The creation path affects patient selection:

| Where the Task starts | Patient behavior |
| --- | --- |
| Supported patient-page control | Uses that patient by default. |
| Sidebar **Add task** | May use the patient already open. |
| Tasks-panel **+** | Requires manual patient selection. |

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## Fix the task

1. Open the task.
2. Review the **Patient** field.
3. Remove the incorrect patient.
4. Search for and select the correct patient.
5. Review the description, assignee, and timing.
6. Save the task.

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## Confirm it worked

The Task shows the correct patient and its remaining details still match the intended work.

> **Important:** Do not continue patient-specific work until the patient link is corrected and verified.

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## Related Articles
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