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As the computer-based patient record, or CPR, moves closer to reality, patient identification issues remain unresolved. A mechanism already in place would be the Social Security number, or SSN. But legal questions surround its use for specific identification purposes. And not everyone has one. Healthcare Informatics asked several people closely involved with computerizing patient records about alternatives to social security numbers. Their responses may prove enlightening.
随着基于计算机的患者记录（CPR）日益接近现实，患者身份识别问题仍未得到解决。现有的一种机制是社会保险号（SSN）。但围绕其用于特定身份识别目的存在法律问题。而且并非每个人都有社会保险号。《医疗保健信息学》询问了几位深度参与患者记录计算机化工作的人士，了解社会保险号的替代方案。他们的回答可能会给人启发。
