Define the terms health record and health information.

What will be an ideal response?


A health record is an ordered set of documents, in the paper context, or a collection of data, in an electronic context, that contains a complete and accurate description of a patient's history, condition, diagnostic and therapeutic treatment, and the results of the treatment.
By contrast, health information refers to the meaningful data relating to the health of an individual that is created or received in any form or medium by a health care provider, health plan, public health authority, employer, life insurer, school or university, or health care clearinghouse.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is not a reason for performing an ECG?

A. To check for heart rhythm abnormalities B. To document irregular heartbeats C. As part of a yearly, routine physical exam D. To determine if there is a blockage in a coronary artery

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Taking a verbal prescription over the phone from a nurse after the prescription was communicated to her verbally by the physician Asking another pharmacy technician to check your work before having the pharmacist check your work Having the pharmacy check our work E-prescribing

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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