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Engineer · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

For many years the EMR applied to a single encounter with no ability, or very limited ability, to carry information from one visit to another within a care delivery system.

That situation has changed; it is now possible to bring information forward from prior visits within the organization or delivery system. Which of the following answers are basic components of the EMR system? Select all that apply. 1. Clinical messaging and e-mail
2. Results reporting
3. Decision support
4. Clinical documentation
5. Order entry

Question 2

Information in the electronic health record (EHR) may be owned by the patient or stakeholder. Which of the following about the EHR is different than the electronic medical record (EMR)?

1. It does not provide interactive client access.
2. Clients may append information if desired.
3. Dental records components are not included.
4. The EHR records and manages only episodic information.

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: The following are the basic components of the EMR system:
1. Clinical messaging and e-mail
2. Results reporting
3. Data repository
4. Decision support
5. Clinical documentation
6. Order entry

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Unlike the EMR, the EHR provides the ability for the client to append information; it does provide interactive client access.