Submitted by pwilson@ncpdp.org on
NCPDP Comments on USCDI draft v5
NCPDP supports the use of the data element Preferred Name which can be interchanged with the data element Name to Use in the NCPDP SCRIPT Standard v2017071.
Data used to categorize individuals for identification, records matching, and other purposes.
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Name to Use
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Name that should be used when addressing or referencing the patient. Usage note: This information should be provided by the patient. Example includes but is not limited to nickname. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Submitted by pwilson@ncpdp.org on
NCPDP supports the use of the data element Preferred Name which can be interchanged with the data element Name to Use in the NCPDP SCRIPT Standard v2017071.
Submitted by dcarlson on
If this is what i think it is, something to be used by office workers as a "casual" interactions with the person on how to address them namewise... is the implication that the first/middle/last name data elements are some sort of "legal" name fields? If so, is that deliniated in the definitions of first/middle/last name, or should they be?
Submitted by Steven.Lane on
When a patient has shared with a provider or other caregiver their preferred Name to Use and this data has been captured in a health IT system, we owe it to the individual to share this information along with other core demographic data. Routine exchange of this data, when it is available, will contribute to effective patient engagement, patient trust, efficient workflows, and may also improve patient privacy.
Submitted by Kristic333 on
Cornell Health Comments on Draft USCDI v5
"Name to Use" is an important field to collect and use. Using the name a patient wishes to be called can be an important factor in building trust and delivering patient centered care. Calling patients by the name they use helps to establish a safe and non-judgmental space where the patient can be open and honest about their health needs.
Failure to use the name the patient uses can be perceived as discriminatory, thereby damaging the therapeutic relationship. Many patients, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community, delay or avoid seeking care due to fear of or actual experience of discrimination.