The general attitude of consumers toward health information ...

[pane00]

The general attitude of consumers toward health information technology is positive. Which items are perceived EHR benefits for the consumer? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Collaborative interaction between patients and providers
  b. Security and privacy of personal information
  c. Timely access to personal health information
  d. Online access to educational materials
  e. Customize care through reminders

Question 2

The core set of Stage 1 Meaningful Use objectives requires hospitals and providers to take which actions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Use computerized provider order entry for medication orders
  b. Transmit prescriptions electronically
  c. Provide patients with discharge instructions or summary of office visit
  d. Record and chart changes in vital signs as structured data
  e. Maintain current problem and diagnoses list

[lkanara2]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
From a consumer perspective, an EHR system should provide the ability to customize care through appointment reminders, health risk assessments, and timely access to personal health information. The availability of online educational resources will improve understanding of treatment choices and offer more control over personal health outcomes. Consumers also benefit from EHR technology when there is collaborative interaction between patients and physicians. Although the EHR has the potential to address these items, security and privacy of personal information are perceived as major concerns and, therefore, are not a benefit to the consumer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Use computerized provider order entry for medication orders, transmit prescriptions electronically, provide patients with discharge instructions or summary of office visit, and
maintain current problem and diagnoses list are all Stage 1 Meaningful Use objectives.
Recording and charting changes in vital signs as structured data is a Stage 2 objective because the use of structured data will not be enforced until this later stage.