Identification in healthcare. Is there a place for Unique Patient Identifiers? Is there a place for the Master Patient Index?

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Freriks, G.
The Unique Patient Identifier is debated. This presentation will present the problems associated with this concept. The unique number is used for identification of persons and documents and thereby creates a severe security risk. The Master Patient Index file is a possible solution.
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articlecomputer securityhospital information systemhumanmanagementmedical recordComputer SecurityHospital Information SystemsHumansMedical Record LinkageMedical Records Systems, ComputerizedPatient Identification Systems
TNO Identifier
235830
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https://resolver.tno.nl/uuid:2d5f1da4-c00b-4a84-86c0-2c42bb36c427
ISSN
09269630
Source
Studies in health technology and informatics, 77, pp. 595-599.
Pages
595-599
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