We had a discussion about this a few years ago here. Officers were putting stickers and bits of tape over thier family name on name plates and the Service said it looked unprofessional.
Nobody when asked could specify a time when they had anything untoward happen because the patient or family knew thier first and last name.
The NZ Health and Disability Code states you must supply (upon request) your first and family name and title (eg Paramedic, Intensive Care Paramedic) to those you are treating or thier family.
Since 2008 the service has given people the option to only have thier first name primted on name plates but I have my full name on mine however my new one will only have my first name.
Nobody when asked could specify a time when they had anything untoward happen because the patient or family knew thier first and last name.
The NZ Health and Disability Code states you must supply (upon request) your first and family name and title (eg Paramedic, Intensive Care Paramedic) to those you are treating or thier family.
Since 2008 the service has given people the option to only have thier first name primted on name plates but I have my full name on mine however my new one will only have my first name.