Point-of-care systems are currently being used in health care facilities. Which is an advantage of the point-of-care systems to the patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Immediate access to decision support sys-tems
b. Rapid accurate charging of services to pa-tients
c. Faster discharge
d. Documentation at the bedside
e. Documentation at the time of care
ANS: A, D, E
The use of PDAs and other point-of-care equipment provides the health care provider with im-mediate access to the patient records and other decision support systems.
PDAs and other point-of-care equipment also are more accurate as well as convenient because all the documentation can occur at the bedside and at the time that care is provided. Option B is in-correct because rapid accurate charging of services to patients is not one of the advantages. Op-tion C is incorrect because faster discharge is not one of the advantages.
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