Table 1.
Examples of unique identifiers
| Uniquely identifying fields | Remarks |
|---|---|
| National ID (or SSN) | |
| Name | Names of patients and caregivers |
| Source ID | Hospital/Biobank-assigned IDs |
| Passport number | |
| Exact address |
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