What are some of the benefits provided by Electronic Health Records (EHR)? Select all that apply
a. Consumer empowerment
b. Better access to health information
c. Quick access of a patient's information by family members
d. Increased privacy
e. Complete and accurate health information
f. Ease of access of a patient's health records by employers
A, B, E
Some of the benefits provided by EHR are consumer empowerment, better access to health
information, and complete and accurate health information. Because of HIPAA guidelines, neither
family members nor employers have easy access to patients' health records. Methods to address the
sensitive nature or EHR as they relate to confidentiality issues are still being addressed.
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