Question

When there may be confusion about patient names, the procedure to use is

Answer 1

Answer:

Patient identifier options include:

Name.

Assigned identification number (e.g., medical record number)

Date of birth.

Phone number.

Social security number.

Address.

Photo.

Explanation:

There are many Nurses or Doctors who gets confused about their patients name. Which i think is very unprofessional because you should always know you patient name you may give the the wrong treatment...thinking you already know them. Iv'e had this happen to me and felt happy to answer you question.