PHRs and their functions are becoming more important in health care delivery systems. There are a multitude of benefits associated with the PHR. Which of the following is not a potential benefit associated with the PHR and laboratory tests?
1. May confuse and worry patients
2. Avoids letters and phone calls
3. Reduces patient waiting time
4. All data are confidential
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Rationale: Patients who obtain the results of tests and do not know how to interpret the results may become anxious until they are able to speak to their health care provider for the actual analysis.
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