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Patient Name Input and Display

Input

Known As

A text input box for 'Known as' in which the prompt text 'e.g. Johnny-Boy' is displayed

NID-0042

Preferred name input must be via a free-text entry box

Mandatory

NID-0046

Preferred name input box should contain a relevant prompt in its default state (for example, 'e.g. Johnny-Boy') in occluded form

Recommended

A diagram of a text input box for 'Known as' showing the caption 'Up to 35 characters input'

NID-0043

Preferred name input box must accept a maximum of 35 characters

Mandatory

A minimum width input box for 'Known as' showing that at least 8 characters can be displayed

NID-0044

Preferred name input box should be capable of displaying a minimum of eight characters without occlusion

Recommended

An input box for 'Known as' that is wide enough to display 14 characters

NID-0045

Preferred name input box should optimally display 14 characters without occlusion

Recommended