An advantage of storing files as paper files is ____.
A. the original documents are preserved for possible use in legal proceedings
B. they require very little space to store
C. they never need to be copied
D. individual records are easier to find than electronic files
E. they can usually be stored on-site, even in very large practices
A. the original documents are preserved for possible use in legal proceedings
Paper files are bulky to store, but they preserve the original documents, which can be important when providing evidence of medical treatment in legal proceedings.
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Controlled drugs that have been marked for store credit and will shortly be returned to the manufacturer:
a. Are no longer the responsibility of the pharmacy. b. Should be stored under the counter in a plastic tote. c. Should be placed in the alley in a cardboard box for FDA pick-up. d. Should be kept under lock and key until they are returned to the manufacturer.
Herbal supplements are widely used to promote _____
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Who owns the information in the health record?
A. The doctor B. The patient C. The EHR vendor D. The facility
Dori recently completed a course in medical transcription. She currently has an office job as a clinical medical assistant, but she has discovered that she is pregnant, and she wants to work at home after the baby arrives. She has been told that she can work for herself from her home, but she does not know much about self-employment. Which of the following organizations can help Dori?
A. Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity B. American Hospital Association C. American Medical Billing Association D. American College of Physicians E. American Health Information Management Association