name and date of birth

[mindstalk]

Ever wonder why US doctors and nurses keep asking for that? Apparently it's part of HIPAA rules to use two identifiers to make sure you have the right patient. Also a basic cognition test -- if someone doesn't know their birthday, red alert.

https://www.quora.com/Why-do-nurses-and-doctors-ask-for-your-birthday-in-the-hospital-even-if-they-already-know-it-or-have-it-in-their-notes