Flashcard on Paper-based and Electronic Health Records

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of paper-based records? Faster access, More prone to errors, Secure sharing, Real-time updates

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More prone to errors

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What does EHR stand for?

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Electronic Health Record

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Which system allows real-time updates and secure access? Options: Paper-based records, Electronic Health Record (EHR), Manual filing system, Physical storage system

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Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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What is a feature of Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

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Cloud-based system

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What advantage does an Electronic Health Record (EHR) provide over paper-based records?

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Real-time updates

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What is a cloud-based system?

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A technology that stores, manages, and processes data over the internet

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What do real-time updates mean?

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Changes to information that happen instantly

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When are real-time updates available?

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Right away

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What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) aim to protect?

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Privacy and security of health information

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Which U.S. law promotes the use of electronic health records in healthcare?

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HITECH