| 摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus for verification of the identity of a patient undergoing treatment administered in a treatment room. An identifying element such as a patient chart or patient photograph is provided for the patient which includes a patient identifier, e.g., a barcode, capable of being read by a reader device (15A). The patient identifier is read by the reader (15B). A characteristic audio signal, e.g. a chord previously assigned to the patient and known to the patient, is generated (17A) in response to the matching of the barcode with a stored identifier for the patient. Treatment is at least temporarily withheld if the chord is not the one assigned to the patient.</p> |
