Health Records Services

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What is the importance of medical records to the health facility and the patient?

It is used for social media marketing of the health facility
It helps in tracking patient's financial transactions
It serves as a platform for patient advertisement
It aids in the management and planning of health care facilities and services (correct)

What is the primary purpose of medical/health records?

To generate revenue for the healthcare facility
To provide present and continuing care for the patient (correct)
To monitor patient's social media activities
To control access to patient information

What has led to changes in the title of the person in charge of the Medical Record Department and the title of the department?

Lack of importance given to medical records
Greater awareness of medical record systems and an increased emphasis on computerization (correct)
Increased use of traditional paper-based records
Lack of technological advancements in the healthcare sector

What are the terms used somewhat interchangeably to describe the systematic documentation of a single patient's medical history and care?

<p>Medical record, health record, and medical chart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are medical/health records used for, apart from the present and continuing care of the patient?

<p>Management and planning of health care facilities and services, medical research, and production of health care statistics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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