Patient ID (SCOR)

Question 1

Types of ID

Answer 1

3 forms of ID are required: usually a photo, name, address, DOB. If the patient cannot speak ID can be checked on a hospital wristband or by their passport if they don’t speak English.

Question 2

Who checks ID?

Answer 2

ID should be identified by the Operator who will carry out the procedure/exposure. That person must have their signature clearly marked to confirm they carried out the exposure.

Question 3

What else should be checked?

Answer 3

Anatomical site, laterality, pregnancy status, consent, previous imaging, modality, timing, fractionation.