The Institute of Medicine (IOM) (2003) recommends that EHR systems offer eight functionalities
A patient has a severe allergy to eggs and penicillin. Which of the eight functions of the EHR would address sharing this information?
a. Health information and data capture
b. Results/data management
c. Provider order entry management
d. Clinical decision support
ANS: A
Correct: The health information and data capture function includes information such as medical history, laboratory tests, allergies, current medications, and consent forms.
Incorrect:
b. Results/data management function provides electronic reports of laboratory results and radiology procedures.
c. Provider order entry management function eliminates lost orders and illegible handwriting, generates related orders automatically, monitors for duplicate or contradictory orders, and reduces time to fill orders.
d. Clinical decision support function provides reminders about preventive practices, such as immunizations, drug alerts for dosing and interactions, and clinical decision making.
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