Asked by Joslin Jefferson on May 05, 2024
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Dr. Hillman broke his leg while he was on vacation last week. His office has fully implemented EHR, so he plans to work from home part of the time. He will go into the office only as necessary to see patients. Which of the following is not possible for Dr. Hillman using the EHR system?
A) Access patient records from his home computer
B) Participate in a teleconference about a patient while viewing the patient's EHR
C) Update patient files from his home computer
D) Diagnose software problems on his home computer
E) Save a patient's record to the central office computer
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Digital version of a patient’s medical history, maintained by the provider over time, that includes all the key administrative clinical data relevant to that person's care under a particular provider.
Teleconference
A meeting conducted over the telephone or through video conferencing technology that allows participants in different locations to communicate in real-time.
Diagnose Software
Computer programs designed to detect and identify problems within software or hardware systems, often used in troubleshooting and repairs.
- Get to know the characteristics and mechanisms of personal health records (PHRs) and electronic health records (EHRs).
- Recognize the advantages and challenges associated with implementing EHR systems.
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Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
EHR systems are designed for managing patient records, not for diagnosing software problems on computers.
Learning Objectives
- Get to know the characteristics and mechanisms of personal health records (PHRs) and electronic health records (EHRs).
- Recognize the advantages and challenges associated with implementing EHR systems.