Registering Unknown Patients

It is important that all staff follow the guidelines below when registering unidentified patients.

Certain data fields are mandatory and should NOT be left blank.

• Surname, - Enter UNKNOWN.
• Forename, - Enter UNKNOWN.
• Date of Birth, - Enter 01/01/1904 .
• Sex, - Enter M, F or U if unknown.
• Civil Status, - Enter U for unknown.
• Address, - Enter NOT in the 1st line and KNOWN in the 2nd line.
• Postcode, - Enter ZZ99 3WZ.
• Data field 15, - Request the relevant hospital number (CR) or press the F1 key for Help.
• GP, - Enter N K G P.
• It is essential that all Unknown details are updated once the patient details become available. Search the Referrals index thoroughly and if found follow the procedure for Double Registrations.

Note:   ED Staff please follow Unknown/Unconscious Patient Registration Process held in the folders in department.