No Patient Identifiers
Do Not Enter Real Patient Information
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Use fictional or de-identified study examples only. The app is for education and practice. It is not a place to store or process real patient records.
Do Not Enter
Examples of information to leave out
- Patient names or initials tied to a real case.
- Dates of birth, ages combined with unique facts, medical record numbers, account numbers, or visit numbers.
- Addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, photos, or employer/facility identifiers tied to a patient.
- Specific dates, locations, or rare details that could identify a real patient.
- Any information from a real chart that your school, employer, clinical site, or facility policy does not allow you to share.
Use Instead
Safer study examples
- Use fictional scenarios created for study.
- Use broad details, such as "adult patient with heart failure" or "post-op patient with new shortness of breath."
- Change or remove dates, locations, and unusual facts.
- Ask concept questions, such as "why does potassium matter with furosemide?"
If Unsure
Leave it out
If you are not sure whether a detail could identify a real patient, do not enter it. Ask your instructor, clinical site, employer, or privacy officer how to handle the situation.