[AccessD] "fuzzy logic" search

lol.

This is MY database, and I am using an autonumber for the PK of course.  I
think what you are trying to ask is what am I using for the unique index,
and the answer is the SSN.  And yes, I have been party to the SSN debate
before.

In the end, you can't have a unique index on the last name, nor the first
name, nor both.  The claim data (injury) is doctor chicken scratch  so it is
totally unreliable even taken in conjunction with last name etc.

The data is normalized, claimant, claim (and a hundred more).  They enter a
claimant.  Then they enter the claim.  If they screw up the claimant then
the claim is attached to a "duplicate" claimant.  This is not the end of the
world, I have a combo in the claim form that allows a supervisor to reassign
the claim to a different claimant for exactly this reason.

I am of course open to **constructive!! ideas on how to make this painless.

John W. Colby
www.colbyconsulting.com

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 8:31 PM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: Re: [AccessD] "fuzzy logic" search


The names aren't consistent either? What's he using as a primary key? I
think you have more problems than incorrect ss#. :(

Susan H.


> My client is having difficulties where the data input people are entering
> duplicate claims because wrong names or SSNs are entered.  He's asked how
> difficult it would be to do a search for the names entered (seems
irrelevant
> if it is wrong) but then has asked how difficult it would be to do a
"fuzzy
> logic" search for SSNs that are different by up to 2 characters.  I don't
> even have a clue how to attack something like that.  Any ideas (other than
> "out the door, no parachute")?
>
> John W. Colby
> www.colbyconsulting.com
>
>
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