Explain why healthcare reform is dependent on health informatics.

What will be an ideal response?


Healthcare reform depends on the field of health informatics to provide new systems that will make better use of patient data, turning them into information that can be used to improve care, lower costs, and support a healthier population.

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects

A) People from health insurance scams B) The safety of electronic health records C) Health information D) The ability to transport health records

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Calculate the following desired doses.Ordered:      Atropine 0.3 mg IM preoperationOn hand:      Atropine 0.4 mg in 0.5 mLDesired dose:      __________

What will be an ideal response?

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When you introduce yourself to your patient and ask why 9-1-1 was called, the patient looks at you, shakes your hand, and answers your questions appropriately. From these findings, you can gather that the patient:

A) has not experienced a traumatic injury. B) has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15. C) will likely not require medication therapy. D) does not have a life-threatening condition.

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Which of these dental anomalies will not be recorded on a dental radiograph?

A) Dilaceration B) Mesiodens C) Gingival recession D) Dens in dente

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