@benmoscovitch @NHSCCIO Having a unique patient ID helps, but isn't a silver bullet. Many other variables to consider. In Ontario, Canada, we have a provincial identifier. Here is a paper where we compare using an EMPI vs. a deterministic identifier: http
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@aahamster Thanks for sharing this article. Biometrics are an interesting approach. If PHI is breached, replacing a fingerprint isn't quite as easy as replacing an ID card. If you're interested in this topic, you may like this JDI paper we recently publis
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RT @jaynagels: Even with a common identifier, patient matching can be difficult. Check out #theJDI to see a comparison of a probabilisti…
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Even with a common identifier, patient matching can be difficult. Check out #theJDI to see a comparison of a probabilistic vs. deterministic patient matching method. https://t.co/gD7ylL9c11 #EMPI #PatientID #DataExchange