. It is determined that a patient's latest EHR entry is missing notes on associated pathology results. Which system should be used to identify the time specific results for the associated visit?
Laboratory-information system
Patient acuity/staff scheduling
Radiology-information system
Results-reporting
The Correct Answer is A
A. Laboratory-information system. – This system manages all laboratory data, including pathology results, and can provide time-specific results for the patient’s visit.
B. Patient acuity/staff scheduling. – This system focuses on managing staff assignments and patient care levels but does not provide laboratory result details.
C. Radiology-information system. – This system manages imaging and radiology data but is not relevant for pathology results.
D. Results-reporting. – While this system reports results, it may not have the specific time-related context needed to link the results directly to the patient’s visit.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Query-based exchange. – Query-based exchange allows providers to search for and retrieve patient information but is typically provider-centered, not allowing patients direct control.
B. Clinical decision support. – Clinical decision support is a tool for improving provider decisions and does not give patients direct access to correct or control their records.
C. Consumer-mediated exchange. – Consumer-mediated exchange empowers patients to manage their own health information, including reviewing and correcting their billing and health records.
D. Evidence-based practice (EBP). – EBP is related to healthcare decision-making based on evidence but does not involve patient-controlled access to health records.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. The pharmacy information system – This system tracks medication orders and inventories, not radiology reports.
B. The radiology information system – Radiology images and reports are stored here, making it the correct place to check X-ray results.
C. The laboratory information system – This system stores laboratory test results, not imaging reports.
D. The clinical decision support system – This provides clinical guidelines and decision-making assistance, not storage for imaging results.