patientkoder
Patientkoder are codes assigned to individuals in healthcare information systems to identify their records across care settings. They refer to identifiers that link a patient’s data while supporting privacy. They can take various forms, including a hospital medical record number (MRN), a national patient identifier, or a pseudonymized linkage key that allows data to be combined for research without revealing the patient’s identity. The central goal is to enable accurate matching of records from different visits, departments, and providers.
Use and scope: They support clinical care, administrative tasks, billing, and research. A reliable patientkode system
Standards and interoperability: Interoperability frameworks and data standards such as HL7, FHIR, and other identifier schemes
Privacy and security: Because patientkoder can be used to identify individuals, they are subject to data protection
Challenges and considerations: Changes in provider networks, mergers, or aging records can create duplicates or mislinking.