Describe the differences between provider -­-to-­-patient e-­-mail and E-­-visits

What will be an ideal response?


An E-­-visit is secure, but E-­-mail is not.

The E-­-visit gathers symptom and HPI information and creates a documented medical exam. E-­- mail is free text.

When it is integrated with the EHR , the E-­-visit becomes part of the patient's chart, just like any other visit. It would be difficult for a provider to save an e -­-mail exchange as part of a patient's EHR record.

E-­-visits are reimbursed as a legitimate E&M visit; e-­-mail exchanges are not.

E-­-mail is directed at a particular individual and therefore is not likely to be accessible by another provider; E-­-visits can be directed to the "doctor on call," thus allowing practicing partners to share "being on call."

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. 2, 3, and 4 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only

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A physical examination form that is used during an "oral examination" to identify any signs or symptoms the patient may be experiencing or reveal information about an illness or condition is called a review of _________ or ROS. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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