Author Question: Despite the challenges, public health systems are now available. Good examples of these systems have ... (Read 138 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Despite the challenges, public health systems are now available. Good examples of these systems have implemented vocabulary and messaging standards, are used to make public health decisions in a clinical setting, and provide data for public health policy.

One of the best examples is:

a. the linkage of local electronic health records in the 50 states to public health reporting databases.
b. immunization information systems.
c. geographical informatics systems for reporting environmental issues.
d. direct lab reporting of conditions and diseases such as lead poisoning.

Question 2

Public health differs from clinical practice in important ways. Which statement reflects the differences?

a. Public health is focused on the prevention and health of populations before they are ill.
b. Public health is focused on one individual at a time to ensure the best possible outcome.
c. The health of a community is measured by the use of sophisticated technologies like MRIs.
d. Public health is focused on one family at a time to ensure the best possible outcome.

ilianabrrr · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Immunization information systems exemplify public health systems that implement vocabulary and messaging standards, that are used to make public health decisions in a clinical setting, and that provide data for public health policy. The others lack one or more of the stated elements.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Public health is concerned with the health of populations and communities rather than the individual, and therefore, its focus is on the health and prevention of illness of populations.