Despite the challenges, public health systems are now available. Good examples of these systems have implemented vocabulary and messaging standards, are used to make public health decisions in a clinical setting, and provide data for public health policy
One of the best examples is:
a. the linkage of local electronic health records in the 50 states to public health reporting databases.
b. immunization information systems.
c. geographical informatics systems for reporting environmental issues.
d. direct lab reporting of conditions and diseases such as lead poisoning.
ANS: B
Immunization information systems exemplify public health systems that implement vocabulary and messaging standards, that are used to make public health decisions in a clinical setting, and that provide data for public health policy. The others lack one or more of the stated elements.
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