Patient registration

Patient Registration

Patient registration (pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃənt ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/) is a fundamental part of the administrative procedures in a healthcare setting. It involves the collection of patient information for the purpose of record keeping, billing, and medical care.

Etymology

The term "patient registration" is derived from the Latin word "patientem" meaning "one who suffers", and the Latin word "registratio" meaning "an entry, record".

Process

The process of patient registration typically involves the collection of the following information:

• Personal identification details such as name, date of birth, and contact information.
• Insurance information, if applicable.
• Medical history, including any known allergies, current medications, and past surgeries or medical conditions.
• Consent for treatment and acknowledgement of privacy practices.

This information is then entered into the healthcare provider's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for future reference and use in the patient's medical care.

Related Terms

• Admission: The process of admitting a patient to a hospital.
• Discharge: The process of releasing a patient from a hospital.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): A digital version of a patient's paper chart.
• Healthcare provider: An organization that provides medical services.
• Insurance: A contract that provides compensation for specific loss in exchange for regular payment.
• Medical history: Information about a patient's past health.
• Privacy practices: The ways a healthcare provider may use and disclose a patient's medical information.
• Personal identification: Information that identifies a specific individual.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Patient registration
• Wikipedia's article - Patient registration

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