Which patient identification practice satisfies International Patient Safety Goals for preventing misidentification errors?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Using at least two patient identifiers such as full name and date of birth or medical record number

Answer: Using at least two patient identifiers such as full name and date of birth or medical record number.
Why not the others: Room and bed numbers are strictly prohibited because patients can change beds or rooms; Diagnosis is not an individual identifier; Asking neighboring patients violates privacy and is unreliable.

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