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Healthcare Records
Principal and Ancillary Functions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Master Patient Index (MPI) | Type of database which confirms personal patient and insurance information. |
| Unique Identifier | Type of number that identifies a person. |
| Clinical privileges | A physician that provides a certain treatment to a patient based on their educational training. |
| Liability | Responsible for someone or something by law. |
| Subpoena | Type of document stating person has to come to court. |
| e-discovery | Electronic Stored Information. |
| Incident Report | Type of form that states the incident that happened in the hospital giving detailed information including names, dates, and locations. |
| Accreditation | The approval of a healthcare organization. |
| Certification | Confirming a right in a healthcare organization. |
| Medical necessity | Services provided to someone for a certain condition. |