Ten patients consistently identified the same foods as causing their symptoms.

Also, researchers have found these patients can identify themselves and loved ones in photographs, but cannot determine the time or place the photo was taken.

It allows patients to quickly identify a nurse in the hospital from other members of the health team.

Tracking this information over time helps patients identify the triggers that make their conditions worse.

The studies most often probe a patient to correctly verbally identify certain body parts on themselves, others, and an artificial model.

Does the patient identify as heterosexual, homosexual, or unsure?

Nine patients correctly identified the species of insulin they were receiving, six were wrong, and two did not know.

How can patients and experts identify and compare healthcare providers?

Even difficult patients often identify one ally among the staff.