Why would collecting race or ethnicity information be considered a meaningful use of data?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. Since certain populations may be impacted more negatively by certain disease conditions, this data is important to collect.

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a. ventricular bradycardia. b. ventricular standstill. c. ventricular tachycardia. d. idioventricular.

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A substance placed on a wound to stop bleeding is called a(n):

A) antibiotic. B) hemostatic agent. C) antimicrobial agent. D) hemolytic agent.

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Knowing a patient's medical and dental history might affect

the drugs prescribed. the length of the scheduled appointments. the treatment plan. all of the above.

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There is usually only one member per state in this organization, so the members (health information managers who are spread across the U.S. and Canada) communicate with and support each other through an Internet listserv.?

A) American Animal Hospital Association B) ?American Veterinary Medical Association C) Veterinary Hospital Managers Association D) ?American Veterinary Health Information Management Association

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