DOL #4: Evaluate Growing Role of EHR

The transition to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) improved record-sharing between healthcare facilities.

• True

• False

What is a benefit of EHR systems compared to paper-based records?

• Slower record access

• Requires more physical storage space

• Increased risk of lost records

• Improved security and data-sharing

Which of the following were problems with paper-based medical records? (Select all that apply)

• Sometimes hard to read

• Difficult to share between hospitals

• Required digital encryption

• Could be damaged in a fire

• Easily accessed from any location

What were common limitations of early digital health records (1990s-2000s)? (Select all that apply)

• Limited connectivity between hospitals

• Data stored on standalone computers

• Real-time cloud access

• Difficulty sharing records across different facilities

• Records were still primarily paper-based

Cloud-based EHRs have improved patient care by:

• allow real-time access to patient records, helping doctors make faster and more informed decisions, reducing errors, and

  improving coordination between healthcare providers.

• By reducing patient data accuracy

• By slowing down patient care processes

• By eliminating digital records