The following NHI numbers should be available in Cortex as test patients.  These are approved for testing.  

  • ZZZ0016
  • ZZZ0024
  • ZZZ0032
  • ZZZ0059
  • ZZZ0067
  • ZZZ0075

The demographics of these patients can be changed so if you need a specific type of patient for testing please email Debbie Beasley to request this - Debbie.Beesley@cdhb.health.nz

You can add them through 'Manage My Patients' and Searching for an NHI.


  • Tap the "Manage my Patients” icon in the top right corner of the home screen.



  • Tap 'Manage My Patients'




Search by NHI

  • Enter full NHI into Search bar 
  • Patient should appear for selection 
  • Tap Green + button beside the patient
  • Tap 'Done'



  • Test patient will now be visible under Patients Filter Tab in Cortex Home View