Question

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which of the following are benefits of using an electronic health record?

□ improvement in patient-centric care

□ improvement of coordination of care

□ medical records can be shared instantly

□ less cost to facilities

Explanation:

• Improvement in patient - centric care: Electronic health records (EHRs) allow healthcare providers to have a comprehensive view of a patient's medical history, enabling more personalized and patient - focused care.
• Improvement of coordination of care: With EHRs, different healthcare providers involved in a patient's care (e.g., primary care physicians, specialists, nurses) can access and update the patient's record, leading to better coordination of the various aspects of care.
• Medical records can be shared instantly: EHRs are digital, so they can be quickly shared between different healthcare facilities, departments, or providers, which is crucial for timely and informed decision - making.
• Less cost to facilities: EHRs can reduce costs related to paper - based record - keeping (e.g., storage, printing, and handling costs), and also can lead to more efficient workflows, which in turn can reduce overall operational costs for healthcare facilities.

Answer:

A. Improvement in patient - centric care
B. Improvement of coordination of care
C. Medical records can be shared instantly
D. Less cost to facilities