# Doc: https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/submissions/return-to-patient-for-edits

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## Return to Patient for Edits


You can send an existing **form** or **form packet** submission back to the patient so they can make corrections or updates.

This is useful when information is missing, incorrect, or needs to be confirmed by the patient.

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## Send a submission back for edits

1. Open the submission from your **Inbox**.
2. Click **Return to Patient for Edits**. ![Return to Patient for Edits button in the submission actions panel](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/submissions/return-to-patient-for-edits/image-2.png)
3. Enter the patient's **email address**.

OR

4. (Optional) Generate a **QR code** to present directly to the patient.
5. Confirm the action.

![Return to Patient dialog with email address field and QR code option](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/assets/images/image-3-eecde59496754512d0bbbb0e2dca350f.png)

HIPAAtizer will send the patient a **secure, one-time link**.
The link opens the original form prefilled with the existing submission data, allowing the patient to review and edit their responses before submitting it again.

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## What the patient sees

- The form opens with all previously submitted values prefilled
- The patient can update fields as needed
- Once submitted, the updated submission is sent back to your inbox

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## Cancel or revoke access

You can cancel the return request at any time by clicking the **Cancel Return to Patient** icon on the submission.

![Cancel Return to Patient](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/submissions/return-to-patient-for-edits/image-1.png)

When you cancel:
- The active one-time link is immediately deactivated
- The patient will no longer be able to access the form using that link

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## One-time link behavior

Return-to-patient links follow these rules:

-  Links **expire after 7 days**.
- Links are **single-use for submission**
  - Once the form is **saved or submitted**, the link becomes invalid
- If the link is opened but the form is **not saved or submitted**, the link remains valid and can be used later
- Generating a **new link** or clicking **Cancel Return to Patient** immediately invalidates all previously issued links ![Cancel Return to Patient icon on the submission](https://www.hipaatizer.com/docs/submissions/return-to-patient-for-edits/image-1.png)

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## Notes and best practices

- Always verify the patient's email address before sending the link
- Use QR codes for in-person workflows or kiosk-based scenarios
- Cancel unused links if the correction is no longer needed