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Registration Reference Manual
Soundex Surname Search
This function is useful if you wish to search for all like sounding spellings of a
particular surname. The RS screen will list all the possible spelling variations of the
name found on the patient database, e.g.: a search on the surname REED may display
the surnames REID, ROYD etc.
Directions to Request a Soundex Surname Search
1. Enter a valid screen code in the key field. Enter the patient's surname,
followed by @, in the qualifier field. Then press Enter.
Additional qualifier details may be included. These are described under the
heading Restricting the Search on page 4-7.
The RS Soundex Search screen will be displayed, listing all the potential
spelling variations found on the database.
To select an option:
2. Enter the line number in the qualifier, and then press Enter.
If function keys have been displayed, enter the line number in the Identify
Record Required field, and then press Enter.
The line number can be found on the left-hand side of the screen, next to the
highlighted active NHS number.
NOTE
If the system can only find one potential match for the name, full details
will be displayed as normal.
Record Selection – RS
Version: 2.9
Section 2 3-5
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