KevinMD June 4, 2023
There are three versions of name displays in health care institutions, each tailored to different groups of individuals. For physician staff, full names are typically shown, including both first and middle names, along with their highest educational level. This helps establish their presence and expertise within the health care institution.
On the other hand, non-physician staff usually have only their given names displayed in full, followed by the rest of their names condensed into initials. Similar to physicians, their highest educational level is also indicated. This streamlined approach is used to differentiate them from physicians while still acknowledging their qualifications.
For patients and visitors, the display varies depending on whether they have a higher educational level to indicate their reason...