This option allows the Patient Registration Source (i.e., PMS) to control the Patient Registration Consumer (i.e., EHR) to merge patient records when needed. Otherwise, manual steps are required in the DSS/Order Filler to keep the database “clean” and synchronized with the Patient Demographic Source.

It also allows the DSS/Order Filler (i.e., EHR) to control the Image Manager/Image Archive to merge patient records when needed.  Otherwise, manual steps are required in the Image Manager/Image Archive to keep the database “clean” and synchronized with DSS/Order Filler.