Name Used (CACDI)
The name specified by the person that should be used in the context of health care. Refers to the usual name used by the person when addressing or referencing them and is obtained when a patient informs you what name they use. Examples include nicknames, middle names, language-specific alternatives (e.g., Bill, William, Guillaume, Guillermo) and names that affirm gender identity.
3: Ready for use
When implemented, Name Used will be a name with Name Type = usual. For more information related to the use of this data element in affirming gender identity, refer to Pan-Canadian Gender, Sex and Sexual Orientation Data Standard: Guidance for Data Collection and Governance.
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Name Used (CACDI). Accessed November 02, 2026.
