How biometrics can increase patient safety and overall efficiency

Patient misidentification is a growing problem in the United States, the results of which can be dangerous and even fatal.

Traditional identification methods, such as using patient names and dates of birth, are prone to errors and can result in duplicate records. Compounded by the increase in demand for medical care post-pandemic and the nationwide nursing shortage, patient misidentification can lead to catastrophic medical errors.

However, the remarkable advancements in biometric technology, specifically facial biometrics, offer a promising solution to improve patient identification accuracy. Trust has carefully been built around the security, efficacy, reliability and accessibility of facial biometric software, and the table is set for its widespread integration into healthcare in 2024.

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