. 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 A
Explanation
A. Sources such as PubMed. – PubMed is a database of peer-reviewed medical literature, providing access to high-quality research and systematic reviews, often with high levels of evidence.
B. Recommended readings from physicians. – Physician recommendations may vary in quality and are not guaranteed to be based on the highest level of evidence or peer-reviewed sources.
C. Comprehensive searches on Google and other search engines. – These searches yield mixed sources of varying quality and do not necessarily prioritize high-level evidence-based research.
D. Magazine and newspaper articles. – These are typically not peer-reviewed or scientifically rigorous, often intended for the general public rather than professionals, and may not rely on high levels of evidence.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Surveys – Surveys may collect health-related data but are not typically focused on disease surveillance or providing real-time information on infectious diseases.
B. Vital records – Vital records track birth, death, and health events but are not regularly updated for active infectious disease surveillance.
C. Claims data – Claims data relate to insurance and billing, not specifically disease prevention or control.
D. Surveillance – Disease surveillance systems systematically track and interpret data on infectious diseases to aid in disease control and prevention.