> Doctors don't ask for your name and DoB to verify that your bits are in order. Metaphorically, yes they do. They're mainly checking they're in the right room

> Doctors don't ask for your name and DoB to verify that your bits are in order. Metaphorically, yes they do. They're mainly checking they're in the right room talking to the patient whose name is on the notes in front of them. It's a checksum, not an identity challenge.