Which of the following are major impediments to the development of an electronic health record (EHR)? Select all that apply
1. Development of an electronic infrastructure
2. Confidentiality
3. Cost
4. Lack of a common vocabulary
5. Information system vendors
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Major impediments to the development of an EHR are cost, lack of a common vocabulary, infrastructure, and confidentiality. Others are security, resistance among caregivers, and a lack of IT staff.
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