What should you check if a common name does not yield patient results?

When conducting a search for a patient using a common name, checking for aliases is crucial. Many patients may use nicknames, middle names, or culturally specific names that are different from their legal names. This can lead to difficulty in finding their records if only the common name is entered into the system. Identifying any aliases that the patient might have can provide additional avenues for finding their information in the database.

Moreover, while reviewing the patient's birth date or verifying their phone number can be helpful, these methods may not directly address the issue of a common name resulting in no results. Removing the name from the search would be counterproductive, as the goal is to find the records associated with that name. Thus, checking for aliases is an effective strategy that can lead to locating the correct patient information by expanding the search parameters.