Question

which statement describes a drawback of digital medical records over paper records? (1 point)
digital records would be less safe if there was a fire.
digital medical records might be impossible to access in a power outage.
digital records may be more difficult to read than handwritten records.
digital records have no way to limit access to private information.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Digital records are often backed up and can be more fire - safe than paper (which burns), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Digital medical records require power (e.g., for computers, servers) to be accessed. In a power outage, without backup power or alternative access methods, they might be impossible to access. Paper records can be accessed without power. This is a valid drawback.
• Option 3: Digital records are typically more legible than hand - written (which can be messy), so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Digital records have security measures (e.g., passwords, encryption) to limit access to private info, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Digital medical records might be impossible to access in a power outage.