View source for "almost same patient" check

If any records match on most demographic entries they almost certainly are for the same patient; if they only match on some they are likely for the same patient with a data entry error in the differing field. 

A number of "PL queries" were implemented in [[Centralized_data_front_end.accdb]] to check for this:
*[[PL_SamePHIN_Site_Diff_chart]]
*[[PL_Diff_Phin_SameLN_FN_DOB]]
*[[PL_SamePhin_Diff_DOB_Sex]]
*[[PL_SameCHART_Site_Diff_PHIN]]

The queries are used during the [[Centralized data Vetting Process]], see that article for more info.

There is also the [[Cat button]] in [[Centralized_data_front_end.accdb]] which will show a list of profiles that partially or completely match the current profile's patient.

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