PAS Patient Registration - Registering Unknown Patients

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.

Article ID: 174
Created: April 27, 2022
Last Updated: June 11, 2024

Online URL: https://elearning.cornwall.nhs.uk/site/kb/article.php?id=174