Questions and Answers
What is a medical power of attorney?
The part of an advance directive naming a trusted person to make medical decisions on the patient's behalf should he or she become unable to make such decisions independently.
What is an advance directive?
Legal document outlining a person's wishes regarding which treatments should be administered or withheld if the person becomes incapacitated.
What is a host in the context of websites?
The point at which a website originates or resides.
What does a caregiver do?
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What does it mean to populate?
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What is a patient portal?
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What is a personal health record (PHR)?
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What is the purpose of a living will?
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What is a personally controlled health record (PCHR)?
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What is social networking?
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What is Wi-Fi?
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A PHR may be paper based or electronic.
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The primary difference between a PHR and an EHR or paper medical chart is its storage location.
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The PHR is a legal health record with the same legal standing as an EHR under HIPAA.
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A list of current allergies and medications should be included in the PHR.
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Patients may use the PHR to share health information with caregivers in order to better understand their medical treatments and manage disease.
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The information in stand-alone PHR systems created with software programs is portable into other systems.
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An online PHR is accessible from any computer in the world that has an Internet connection.
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All PHR systems require membership and setup fees in addition to the purchase of a monthly subscription.
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Some PHR systems integrate satellite technology to help users plan biking or walking routes.
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Patient portals are more present than ever in medical offices because of the meaningful use requirements.
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology and Concepts
- Medical Power of Attorney: Designates a trusted individual to make medical decisions if a patient is incapacitated.
- Advance Directive: A legal document that specifies treatment preferences if a person can no longer make decisions.
Health Information Systems
- Host: Refers to the origin point of a website.
- Patient Portal: An online platform providing secure communication, appointment scheduling, and limited record access for patients.
- Personal Health Record (PHR): Individual-controlled, secure health information record.
- Personally Controlled Health Record: Part of a patient portal allowing patients to manage their access.
Caregiver and Support Roles
- Caregiver: An individual providing physical and emotional assistance to those who are ill or dependent.
Health Record Management
- Living Will: Specifies which life-sustaining treatments should be administered or withheld during incapacitation.
- True Statements: PHRs can be paper-based or electronic; current allergies and medications should be included; they can help patients share health info with caregivers.
- False Statements: A PHR is not a legal health record equivalent to an EHR; not all PHR systems require membership or fees.
Technology and Connectivity
- Wi-Fi: Wireless connection to the Internet through a local network.
- Social Networking: Utilizes online communities to broaden connections and content exchange.
PHR Systems and Accessibility
- Online PHRs are globally accessible from any computer with an Internet connection.
- Stand-alone PHR systems may not be portable across different platforms.
- Some PHRs incorporate satellite technology for planning routes for physical activities.
Patient Engagement
- Patient portals are increasingly utilized in medical practices due to meaningful use requirements, enhancing patient engagement and access to health information.
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Test your knowledge with this set of flashcards covering key concepts from Chapter 7 of the EHR course. Learn about important terms like medical power of attorney and advance directives. Perfect for anyone studying healthcare documentation and patient rights.
