This data model allows you to locate a patient record based on incomplete identifying information. You can search for a patient by:
- Identifier: Search with an identifier like the patient's MRN. Review tips for searching with a patient identifier.
- Demographics: Search with a patient's name, birthdate, gender, or Social Security number (SSN). Review tips for searching with demographics.
You can only search for a patient at one organization at a time. If you want to search for a patient at multiple organizations, you can use this data model in conjunction with Network Onramps to search a clinical network. Learn about options for patient searches.
This data model has event types that allow you to:
- query for or receive patient records; or
- query for and receive a location's information about a patient.