. 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. Clinical decision support – Clinical decision support (CDS) systems offer real-time alerts that can flag critical issues and help reduce errors by providing tiered warnings based on severity.
B. Evidence-based practice (EBP) – EBP supports care decisions based on research but doesn’t provide active alerts for order entries.
C. Robotics – Robotics don’t generate alerts or assist with diagnosis and treatment errors.
D. Artificial intelligence – AI can help in data processing but lacks the specific alert system functionality needed for real-time order entry verification.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews – The Cochrane Database specializes in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, making it the best source for high-quality evidence on healthcare interventions.
B. PubMed – While PubMed provides access to a broad range of medical research, it doesn’t exclusively focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
C. Google Scholar – Google Scholar is a broad search engine that includes a wide range of academic sources but lacks a specific focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
D. Medline – Medline provides access to a wide range of medical literature but, like PubMed, it is not focused on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.