Intro to Medical Records

What is the purpose of medical records?

• To provide a written account of the health care for a patient
• To provide conformation of a patients appointments.
• To provide a documentation of medical services for insurance purposes. 

What rights do patients have regarding their medical records?

• None 
• To view and make copies 
• Rights to have records destoryed 

What are two most common types of medical records?

• Paper and Electronic 
• Source-oriented and Problem-oriented
• Paper and EMR 

What does EMR stand for?

• Electronic Medical Records
• Electronic Health Record
• Experience Modification Rate

What is a disadvantages of paper records

• They are old 
• They can be used by only one person at a time.
• They can be hard to protect against fire. 

What are the advantages of EMRs

• They are quickly available in emergencies.
• They are super new and cool 
• They are easier to keep confidential

 True of False Demographic Data would be included in a medical record?

• True 
• False 

True or False: Medical History will always includes personal and family medical history.

• True
• False