Screeningidentifying

Screeningidentifying is a term used to describe the integrated process of screening and identifying targets, subjects, or data items to determine eligibility, risk, or identity. Although not a standardized term, it refers to combining an initial screening phase with a subsequent identification step to confirm specific attributes or identities. The concept applies across several domains, including healthcare, security, and information management, where early filtering is coupled with precise matching.

In healthcare, screeningidentifying supports patient safety and research integrity by first screening for eligibility, risk factors, or conditions, and then identifying the correct patient records or cohorts. This helps prevent misidentification, ensures appropriate treatment, and streamlines enrollment in studies or programs. In security and access control, screening identifies potential risks or noncompliance, while identifying verifies the individual through documents or biometrics to authorize entry or access to resources. In data management and privacy, screeningidentifying involves screening datasets for sensitive information, quality issues, or eligibility for processing, and then identifying data subjects or records to uphold privacy and regulatory requirements.

Common methods used include questionnaires or risk assessments during screening, biometrics and document verification during identification, and data matching algorithms for linkage. Metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy are used to evaluate performance and trade-offs between false positives and false negatives. Ethical and regulatory considerations emphasize informed consent, data minimization, transparency, and ongoing auditing to mitigate bias, discrimination, and privacy risks.