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What is the primary use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
What is the primary use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT a benefit of EMR?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT a benefit of EMR?
How is information stored in EMR typically shared?
How is information stored in EMR typically shared?
What distinguishes Electronic Health Records (EHR) from Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
What distinguishes Electronic Health Records (EHR) from Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
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What do Personal Health Records (PHR) enable patients to do?
What do Personal Health Records (PHR) enable patients to do?
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Which of the following is TRUE about electronic prescribing (e-Prescribing)?
Which of the following is TRUE about electronic prescribing (e-Prescribing)?
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What is the main difference between medical records and health records?
What is the main difference between medical records and health records?
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Which of the following systems is NOT typically included as part of Health Information Systems (HIS)?
Which of the following systems is NOT typically included as part of Health Information Systems (HIS)?
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What type of information do Electronic Health Records (EHR) typically include?
What type of information do Electronic Health Records (EHR) typically include?
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Which of the following is a primary benefit of Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
Which of the following is a primary benefit of Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
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In contrast to Electronic Health Records (EHR), what is a defining feature of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
In contrast to Electronic Health Records (EHR), what is a defining feature of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
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Which entities are involved in the sharing of information through Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
Which entities are involved in the sharing of information through Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
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What distinguishes Personal Health Records (PHR) from Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
What distinguishes Personal Health Records (PHR) from Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
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Which of the following is NOT typically included in Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
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What is one of the key features that allows Electronic Health Records (EHR) to enhance patient care?
What is one of the key features that allows Electronic Health Records (EHR) to enhance patient care?
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Personal Health Records (PHR) can include information from which of the following sources?
Personal Health Records (PHR) can include information from which of the following sources?
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What is one benefit of electronic Health Information Exchange (HIE) for patient care?
What is one benefit of electronic Health Information Exchange (HIE) for patient care?
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Which of the following is a key form of Health Information Exchange?
Which of the following is a key form of Health Information Exchange?
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How does directed exchange facilitate communication among health care providers?
How does directed exchange facilitate communication among health care providers?
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What is the primary purpose of the consumer mediated exchange form of HIE?
What is the primary purpose of the consumer mediated exchange form of HIE?
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In which area does electronic HIE contribute to reducing health care costs?
In which area does electronic HIE contribute to reducing health care costs?
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What aspect of patient care does timely sharing of information via HIE improve?
What aspect of patient care does timely sharing of information via HIE improve?
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What is the relationship between standardized patient data and electronic HIE?
What is the relationship between standardized patient data and electronic HIE?
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Which of the following outcomes can result from using electronic HIE?
Which of the following outcomes can result from using electronic HIE?
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What is the primary purpose of directed exchange in Health Information Exchange (HIE)?
What is the primary purpose of directed exchange in Health Information Exchange (HIE)?
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In what scenario is query-based exchange most commonly utilized?
In what scenario is query-based exchange most commonly utilized?
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How does consumer-mediated exchange enhance patient involvement in healthcare?
How does consumer-mediated exchange enhance patient involvement in healthcare?
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What is a key benefit of electronically exchanging health information?
What is a key benefit of electronically exchanging health information?
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What specific information might emergency room physicians access through query-based exchange?
What specific information might emergency room physicians access through query-based exchange?
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How can the integration of standardized data into Electronic Health Records benefit healthcare providers?
How can the integration of standardized data into Electronic Health Records benefit healthcare providers?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of patients in consumer-mediated exchange?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of patients in consumer-mediated exchange?
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What is one of the drawbacks of using traditional methods for health information exchange compared to electronic methods?
What is one of the drawbacks of using traditional methods for health information exchange compared to electronic methods?
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What is one of the key benefits of Personal Health Records (PHR)?
What is one of the key benefits of Personal Health Records (PHR)?
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Who typically has access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
Who typically has access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
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How do Personal Health Records (PHR) help reduce time in healthcare interactions?
How do Personal Health Records (PHR) help reduce time in healthcare interactions?
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What is one of the primary differences between PHR and EHR?
What is one of the primary differences between PHR and EHR?
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Which statement accurately describes Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing)?
Which statement accurately describes Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing)?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Personal Health Records (PHR)?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Personal Health Records (PHR)?
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Which group primarily benefits from the integration of data in Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
Which group primarily benefits from the integration of data in Electronic Health Records (EHR)?
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What type of information can Personal Health Records (PHR) include?
What type of information can Personal Health Records (PHR) include?
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Which of these options describes an advantage of PHR that directly aids clinicians?
Which of these options describes an advantage of PHR that directly aids clinicians?
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How do Personal Health Records (PHR) aid in identifying medical errors?
How do Personal Health Records (PHR) aid in identifying medical errors?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Health Information Systems (HIS)
- HIS are systems that computerize health records.
- HIS can include EMR, EHR, PHR, and e-Prescribing.
- Medical records are used by clinicians for diagnosis and treatment.
- Health records are about the overall condition of a person’s body, mind, or spirit.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- EMR are digital versions of paper charts in clinician offices, clinics, and hospitals.
- EMR contain data for diagnosis and treatment collected and used by clinicians in a specific office, clinic, or hospital.
- Benefits of EMR include:
- Tracking of patient health data over time.
- Identifying patients for preventive visits and screenings.
- Monitoring patients.
- Improving the quality of healthcare.
- EMR information is not usually shared outside of the healthcare organization it is created in.
- Information in EMR may need to be printed out and sent via mail to other providers.
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- EHR are digital health records that can be shared with other healthcare organizations.
- EHR contain a more comprehensive view of a patient’s health information including medical history, vital signs, diagnoses, medications, immunizations, allergies, lab data, imaging reports, insurance information, and demographic data.
- EHR can be shared with:
- Labs
- Specialists
- Medical Imaging facilities
- Pharmacies
- Emergency Facilities
- School and workplace clinics
- Benefits of EHR:
- Improve patient care
- Increase patient participation
- Improve care coordination
- Improve diagnostics & patient outcomes
- Practice efficiencies & cost savings
EMR vs. EHR
- EHR allow access to tools for providers that support decision making, while EMR are primarily used for diagnosis and treatment..
- EHR allow medical information to be accessed from different places, while EMR records are not designed to be shared outside of individual practices.
- EHR simplify the sharing of updated real-time information, while EMR do not easily facilitate sharing.
Personal Health Records (PHR)
- PHR are electronic medical charts designed to be accessed and managed by the patient.
- PHR can house information from doctors, home monitoring devices, and the patients themselves.
- PHR are meant to be private, secure, and confidential.
- Benefits of PHR:
- Grant patients access to a variety of health information sources.
- Provide patients with a centralized location for their records.
- Offer patients the opportunity to submit their data to their physicians.
- Help analyze patient’s health profiles to identify drug interactions, gaps in care, and possible medical errors.
- Help track patient illnesses.
- Reduce the time spent on face-to-face meetings and phone calls.
- Quickly provide critical information for diagnosis and treatment.
PHR vs. EHR vs. EMR
- EMR are used by medical specialists in a single department.
- EHR are used by healthcare providers across hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and clinics.
- PHR are used by patients.
- EMR contain information specific to a patient’s current health concerns.
- EHR contain electronic records of health-related information on each individual.
- PHR include patient's medical history, entered by the patients themselves in addition to data from pharmacies, labs, and healthcare providers.
- EMR are created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within a single healthcare organization.
- EHRare created, managed, and consulted by clinicians and staff across more than one healthcare organization.
- PHR are created, gathered, and managed by patients.
Electronic Prescribing (e-Prescribing)
- Prescriptions are sent securely to pharmacies electronically using special software over the Internet / Intranet.
Health Information Exchange (HIE)
- HIE facilitates the electronic sharing of patient medical information between healthcare providers and patients.
- Improves:
- Speed
- Quality
- Safety
- Cost of patient care
- Allows providers to:
- Standardize patient data
- Avoid readmissions
- Avoid medication errors
- Improve diagnoses
- Decrease duplicate testing
Forms of Health Information Exchange
- Directed exchange: securely sending and receiving information electronically.
- Query-based exchange: searching and discovering accessible clinical sources on a patient.
- Consumer-mediated exchange: patients manage and control health information among providers.
Directed Exchange
- Allows providers to send information such as:
- Laboratory orders and results
- Patient referrals
- Discharge summaries
- Information is sent securely, encrypted, and reliably over the internet.
- Enables coordinated care.
Query-based Exchange
- Used by providers to search for patient information from other providers.
- Used to access information while delivering unplanned care.
- Example: emergency room providers using this to access patient information to avoid adverse drug reactions or unnecessary procedures.
Consumer-Mediated Exchange
- Patients manage their health information online.
- Patients control their own medical information.
- Allows patients to:
- Share their health information with providers.
- Identify and correct wrong health information.
- Identify and correct incorrect billing information.
- Track and monitor their health.
Benefits of HIE
- HIE improves processes regardless of how data is transferred.
- HIE standarizes data, which makes it easier to share information across systems.
- Example: receiving lab results electronically and incorporating them into a providers EHR allows easier identification of patients with diabetes who have uncontrolled blood sugar.
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Explore the fundamentals of Health Information Systems (HIS) and their importance in managing medical records. Learn about Electronic Medical Records (EMR), their benefits, and how they differ from traditional paper charts. This quiz will enhance your understanding of digital health records and their role in healthcare delivery.