Advances in health information technology
A. Provide easy access to huge volumes of rapidly evolving information
B. Offer the possibility of safe, more informed, and streamlined care
C. Present challenges in terms of implementation, standardization, utilization, and patient safety
D. All of the above
ANS: D
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