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Identifying unique patients across multiple care facilities or services is a major challenge in providing continuous care and undertaking health research. Identifying and linking patients without compromising privacy and security is an emerging issue in the big data era. The large quantity and complexity of the patient data emphasize the need for effective linkage methods