sewnuts

I didn't mean the issue to be whether a PHD was a "real" Dr or not. Or how we address them orally. My question is should that title , or any other title be part of their legal name on a medical chart when they are a patient.

the nurses in my ambulatory surgery center routinely use the patients title on the header for each page of the chart . for example: pt. name: smith, dr. john pt # xxxx dob xx- xx- xxxx this title is used even if the patient is a phd or a dentist. what do you think of this practice? i always thought that a legal name on a chart or other legal document did not include titles. any input would be appreciated. please include any info or links you may have to support or negate my position. thanks