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What is the primary purpose of medical/health records?
What is the primary purpose of medical/health records?
- To produce health care statistics
- To manage and plan health care facilities and services
- To provide information about a patient's health and treatment (correct)
- To facilitate medical research
Why have there been changes in the title of the person in charge of the Medical Record Department over the years?
Why have there been changes in the title of the person in charge of the Medical Record Department over the years?
- Due to increased emphasis on computerization
- Due to greater awareness of medical record systems (correct)
- Due to advancements in medical treatments
- Due to changes in health care regulations
What do the terms medical record, health record, and medical chart refer to?
What do the terms medical record, health record, and medical chart refer to?
- Systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care across time within one particular health care provider's jurisdiction (correct)
- Management and planning of health care facilities and services
- Production of health care statistics
- Collection of information about a patient's health and treatment
What is the significance of medical/health records to the health facility and the patient?
What is the significance of medical/health records to the health facility and the patient?
How have medical record systems evolved over the years?
How have medical record systems evolved over the years?
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