Which action confirms the imaging is linked to the correct patient record?

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Which action confirms the imaging is linked to the correct patient record?

Verifying patient identification across the imaging workflow is essential. The study carries identifiers in its header and within the clinical workflow context, and confirming these identifiers match the patient’s record and the current course (encounter) ensures the image truly belongs to that patient. File names, modality, or even the order number alone can be misleading or misassigned, so they aren’t reliable on their own. By cross-checking multiple identifiers—such as patient name, date of birth, medical record number, and the study’s accession number—on the imaging against the patient record and the associated course, you establish the correct linkage. If any mismatch is found, correct the linkage before continuing.

Verifying patient identification across the imaging workflow is essential. The study carries identifiers in its header and within the clinical workflow context, and confirming these identifiers match the patient’s record and the current course (encounter) ensures the image truly belongs to that patient. File names, modality, or even the order number alone can be misleading or misassigned, so they aren’t reliable on their own. By cross-checking multiple identifiers—such as patient name, date of birth, medical record number, and the study’s accession number—on the imaging against the patient record and the associated course, you establish the correct linkage. If any mismatch is found, correct the linkage before continuing.

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