Discuss the role of the health information department in health ...

[dejastew]

Discuss the role of the health information department in health care facilities, and list health information services that are performed.

Question 2

The health information department is responsible for the health information of a facility. List eight health information services discussed in the textbook.

[cam1229]

Answer to Question 1

The health information department is responsible for allowing appropriate access to patient information in support of clinical practice, health services, and medical research, while at the same time maintaining confidentiality of patient and provider data.
Health information services include department administration, cancer registry, coding and abstracting, image processing, incomplete record processing, medical transcription, record circulation, and release of information processing.

Answer to Question 2

Information services include department administration, cancer registry, coding and abstracting, image processing, incomplete record processing, medical transcription, record circulation, and release of information processing

[dejastew]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amandanbreshears]

Great answer, keep it coming