John or Jane Doe patient: Difference between revisions
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* Obviously we don't know the true DOB, so we will impute it as follows: | * Obviously we don't know the true DOB, so we will impute it as follows: | ||
* Collectors should use charting to identify whether it is thought the person is "young", "middle-aged" or "older". | * Collectors should use charting to identify whether it is thought the person is "young", "middle-aged" or "older". | ||
** If YOUNG: Take the DOB to be | ** If YOUNG: Take the DOB to be 33 years prior to the date of admission. | ||
** If MIDDLE AGED: Take the DOB to be 66 years prior to the date of admission. | ** If MIDDLE AGED: Take the DOB to be 66 years prior to the date of admission. | ||
** If OLDER: Take the DOB to be 77 years prior to the date of admission. | ** If OLDER: Take the DOB to be 77 years prior to the date of admission. | ||