> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.epicollect.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.epicollect.net/common-use-cases/referencing-parent-form-responses.md).

# Referencing Parent Form Responses

In Epicollect5, you can reference responses from a parent form while collecting data in a child form by setting the title attribute in the desired parent form question. \
This feature ensures that when you fill out a child form, the response from the parent form is displayed as a reference on the mobile app. \
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This helps in maintaining context and ensuring accuracy in data collection, streamlining the process of gathering comprehensive and linked data sets.\
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For example, try the [**EC5 Title as reference**](https://five.epicollect.net/project/ec5-title-as-reference) project on the mobile app**.**

<figure><img src="/files/F2dPI61mJkNexo8yV623" alt=""><figcaption><p>PATIENT name and NHS number are used as title(s)</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/20XdrRsVRO2fTOCyPgYg" alt=""><figcaption><p>The parent form title(s) are referenced in the FOLLOW-UP child form when viewing the child entries</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/6oUXeeZL9ZOGdlhHwxPN" alt=""><figcaption><p>There is a reference to the parent form title(s) when adding a FOLLOW-UP entry</p></figcaption></figure>


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