Patient misidentification can lead to significant consequences for hospitals, including medical errors, duplicate medical records, reduced clinical productivity and revenue loss, according to an ...

Patient misidentification is a growing problem in the U.S., with dangerous and even fatal consequences. Traditional identification methods, such as using patient names and dates of birth, are prone to ...

Imprivata’s 2016 National Patient Misidentification Report found patient identification errors are a major drain on money and time. The report surveyed 502 top-level healthcare executives and ...

The family of a Vancouver man faced a heavy decision after an unexpected phone call in the middle of the night. Their loved one was on life support, hospital staff told them, after a horrible choking ...