One method of discerning that the right patient is receiving the ordered medication is to ask the patient to verify their name and birth date and compare it to the wristband and/or chart information.

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This method is a standard patient safety practice in healthcare settings to ensure medication accuracy and prevent errors by verifying the patient's identity against their wristband and medical records.

One Method of Discerning That the Right Patient Is Receiving