Medical Terminology Chapter 15 Quiz
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What does ALLEVIATE mean?

  • to partly relieve or lessen (correct)
  • to ignore a problem
  • to completely remove
  • to increase a problem

    • What is an ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR)?

    More than one healthcare organization

    What is an ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD (EMR)?

    Within a single health organization

    What does INTEROPERABLE mean?

    <p>The capability of a system to work with or use the parts or equipment of another system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are PARAMETERS in the context of health records?

    <p>Any set of physical properties that determine characteristics or behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD (PHR)?

    <p>An electronic health record of health-related information managed by the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PREVALENT mean?

    <p>Generally or widely accepted, favored, or practiced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one of the requirements mentioned in President George W. Bush's order.

    <p>Agencies and providers will implement interoperable systems as their current systems are upgraded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the advantages of the EMR system.

    <p>Reduces medical errors = Advantage 1 Keeps records organized = Advantage 2 Helps to avoid duplicate testing = Advantage 3 Less concerns for illegible records = Advantage 4 Requires individual names and passwords for security = Advantage 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the disadvantages of the EMR system.

    <p>Reluctance of employees to embrace change = Disadvantage 1 Patient's concerns for confidentiality = Disadvantage 2 High startup costs = Disadvantage 3 Extensive training necessary = Disadvantage 4 Space for equipment needed = Disadvantage 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is EMR CAPABILITY?

    <p>Specially software, appointment scheduler, medical billing system, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be expected from patients and the EMR?

    <p>Hesitation and reluctance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION AND THE EMR?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the NATIONWIDE HEALTH INFORMATION NETWORK?

    <p>A secure, national, interoperable health information infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are BACKUP SYSTEMS FOR THE EMR?

    <p>External hard drive, full server backup, online backup systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An EMR contains the standard medical and clinical data gathered in one provider's office.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Goals of NHIN include developing capabilities for secure data exchange.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are corrections made to the electronic health record?

    <p>A new entry or addendum must be added close to the original entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The average cost for a physician to implement an EMR system is approximately $50,000.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The EMR allows access to patient information in an emergency.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Terms and Definitions

    • Alleviate: To partially correct or relieve; lessen discomfort or issues.
    • Electronic Health Record (EHR): Health records that encompass information from multiple healthcare organizations.
    • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Health records confined to a single healthcare organization.
    • Interoperable: A system's ability to collaborate with or utilize components from other systems.
    • Parameters: Physical properties defining characteristics or behaviors of a system.
    • Personal Health Record (PHR): An individual's electronic health record conforming to interoperability standards, managed by the individual and sourced from multiple healthcare providers.

    Healthcare System Framework

    • Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN): A secure, interoperable infrastructure designed to connect providers, consumers, and support healthcare services.
    • Core Capabilities of NHIN: Includes secure data exchange, patient record summarization, consumer preference support, and patient data matching without a national identifier.

    EMR Benefits and Challenges

    • Advantages of EMR: Includes reduction in medical errors, organized records, avoidance of duplicate tests, legible records, and enhanced security through unique login credentials.
    • Disadvantages of EMR: Employee resistance to change, patient confidentiality concerns, high initial costs, extensive training requirements, and necessary space for equipment.

    EMR Capabilities

    • EMR Features: Includes appointment scheduling, prescription writing, medical billing integration, eligibility verification, referral management, and patient portals.

    Patient Interaction and Communication

    • Patient Relations: Anticipate and address patient hesitance towards EMRs to foster acceptance.
    • Nonverbal Communication: Maintain eye contact and recognize body language to ensure clear patient understanding.

    Data Management and Security

    • Protected Health Information (PHI): Refers to all health-related data linked to an individual patient.
    • Backup Systems for EMR: Options include external hard drives, full server backups, and online backup systems.

    Record Maintenance

    • Corrections in EMR: Amendments require adding a new entry with the correction, initialing, and dating the change; prior entries remain intact.
    • Training and Support: Medical assistants should lead by example, adapt to changes, and support colleagues during the transition to EMR systems.

    Legislative and Structural Requirements

    • Executive Order Requirements: Mandates for interoperable systems, transparent pricing, and collaborative development of healthcare services to improve efficiency and quality.
    • Goals of NHIN: Aim for standard-based data exchange, improved care coordination, secure health information, and management of personal health records.

    Miscellaneous Insights

    • Comparison of EMR and EHR: EMR focuses on data within a single provider while EHR covers comprehensive patient histories across multiple providers.
    • Show Rate Enhancements: Automated reminder systems improve patient appointment adherence.
    • Cost Implications: Average EMR implementation costs approximate $33,000, differing from common misconceptions of higher costs.

    System Flexibility and Accessibility

    • EMR Accessibility: Records are accessible from various locations, ensuring vital data is available in emergencies.

    Staff Utilization

    • EMR Impact on Staffing: Typically allows offices to operate with fewer staff due to increased efficiency.

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    Test your knowledge on key terms from Chapter 15 related to Electronic Medical Records. This quiz will cover important definitions and concepts such as EHR and EMR, as well as their functionalities. Perfect for students and professionals in the healthcare field.

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