One major advantage of an electronic health information technology system is
a. lack of integration.
b. accessibility of health records.
c. it is not easily transferable.
d. it consists of imaging files that allow for delayed access.
ANS: B
Advantages of an electronic health information technology system include that it is an integrated, accessible electronic repository of client data with easy access by a variety of health care providers for exchange of information. It contains and records changes in:
Updated Problem list
Hx; Dx; VS; PE data
Medication list
Allergy list (crosschecks for drug-drug allergy problems and sends "ALERTS" to providers)
Imaging files with real-time access at the point of care
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