A nursing instructor is describing the impact of technology and electronic health records on psychiatric–mental health care. Which of the following would the instructor identify as a major challenge associated with it?
A) Maintaining confidentiality
B) Establishing educational models
C) Decreasing fragmented care
D) Defining professional standards more clearly
Ans: A
One major challenge of new technology and electronic health records is maintaining confidentiality and privacy. Records are now readily available and easily accessed. Fragmented care is associated with changes in the health care delivery system. The growing knowledge base in conjunction with disseminating and applying this knowledge poses challenges related to education and professional standards.
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