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Prior to collecting blood, giving medications, giving treatment or executing a procedure the patient's full name and birth date should be checked against their record.

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right patient (name, photo, nhs number, birthday should all tally)

right drugs/dose

right time

check allergy status

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12y ago
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patient's name and date of birth

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