The goal of the intersection of informatics and evidence-based practice is to transform healthcare to be: (select all that apply.)
a. reliable.
b. safe.
c. effective.
d. efficient.
ANS: A, B, C
The field of informatics and the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) intersect at the crucial junction of knowledge for clinical decisions with the goal of transforming healthcare to be reliable, safe, and effective. While efficiency is always a goal in healthcare, it is not a primary goal of EBP.
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