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Implementation in Allscripts Professional EHR using the ‘Nickname’ field and a coding system. The preferred name (Michael) is seen in parentheses after the patient's legal name (Mary) in the heading of every screen by every viewer. The preferred pronoun (‘M’ for male) is indicated by a second-order parenthesized letter after the preferred name. Clinic staff are trained in this coding mechanism. EHR, electronic health record.
