Provide an example that illustrates how the Internet can trigger patient engagement.

What will be an ideal response?


The Internet can serve as a trigger for getting a patient active in his or her healthcare and taking proactive steps to maintain or improve his/her overall health. For example, comparing images of moles and other skin pigmentation to web photos of skin cancer or other skin abscesses may help to trigger the patient to call and make an appointment for screening.

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Which of the following allows users to attach documents to patient charts?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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