Ambulatory EEGs and photo IDs?

[elizzza811]

I'm scheduled to get a 72-hour ambulatory EEG at the end of May. The instructions just came in the mail today, and apparently I'm supposed to bring along a photo ID? So my first question is...why?

I am probably going to lose my driver's license within the next month, probably before this 72-hour ambulatory EEG even takes place, as the neurologist I'm seeing now does believe these events are seizures. Do you think it would be okay for me to make a copy of my driver's license now and bring this copy of my driver's license with me the day of my EEG test? Or am I going to have to find yet another ride to get a photo ID at the DMV, since I probably won't have my driver's license by then?

Also, why did my neurologist's receptionist take a photo ID of me at my first appointment? I thought that was pretty weird...

 

[Nakamova]

The photo ID is usually just an extra precaution to confirm identity both for billing reasons, and to and avoid any liability issues. You should call ahead to see if the copy of your driver's license will be a suitable substitute.

 

[momof3boys]

The photo ID is usually just an extra precaution to confirm identity both for billing reasons, and to and avoid any liability issues. You should call ahead to see if the copy of your driver's license will be a suitable substitute.

I agree. When I had my VEEG done, they didnt ask for my photo ID, but then again every hospital is different. I would call before just to be on the safe side.