The Importance of Patient Identity

In our laboratory, patient identity plays a crucial role in the registration and management of the medical record. By ensuring accurate and complete identification of the patient, we significantly reduce the risk of confusion or error, thereby allowing optimal safety in the performance of analyses.

Proper management of patient identity allows us to:

Ensure the traceability of collected samples

Avoid errors in the attribution of analysis results

Guarantee smooth communication among different healthcare professionals

Ensure that analyses are correctly linked to the right patient and the correct clinical context

Patient identity includes essential elements, such as the first and last name, date of birth, and address. It must be systematically verified for every examination. This step is essential for the safety of care and to comply with the quality standards required in medical analysis processes.

At DU NORD Laboratory, we are committed to strictly respecting patient identity and ensuring the confidentiality of each medical record.