Re: [Gnumed-devel] A question re demographics

[Jim Busser]

On Jul 19, 2004, at 3:55 PM, Ian Haywood wrote:
> Obviously this is all post 0.1 (hell, so should patient photos anyway, 
> is anyone really snapshotting all their
> patients today? )

Not much, though EMR penetrance is low in Canada.

Seen them used in nursing homes and a rehab unit ward for head injured 
patients - helps assure you've got the right person when they are not 
sure themselves.

In an office, patients would have to know enough to have gotten there 
(or to be brought there). Still, photos could be of great use to help 
you recognize when you might be accidentally working on the wrong 
patient. Also, to recognize the patient you haven't seen in a while (of 
course, assumes they have not changed that much). Could also help new 
desk staff. In any event agree post 0.1 (maybe post 1.0).