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week 3 sherpath
Week 3 Informatics Engaging the patient and family with EHR Technology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the expectations included in the Patient Bill of Rights/Patient Care Partnership? | - Patient involvement [ High quality care - A safe environment |
| What are patient health information rights under the HITECH Act? | - right to amend health information - right to determine information to be shared - right to access health information |
| How does health information technology (HIT) manage the safety and security of health records? | - Encrypting data - protecting information with a password - Adhering to HIPPA rules |
| Which are key points in the definition of consumer health informatics? | - involves patients and providers - consists of electronic tools - involves subspeciality of health informatics |
| Which are the most common reasons for health-related internet searches? | - self management - health information for caregivers - information for individual use and understanding |
| How do health care portals engage individuals? | - provides for early symptom identification - allows self management of chronic conditions - communicates information related to management or treatment |
| How does encryption safeguard patient data? | Transformation of information so the meaning is hidden |
| What is the primary goal of the Patient Bill of Rights/Patient Care Partnership? | improvement of patient care delivery |
| What important element was added to the Patient Bill of Rights in its revision to the Patient Care Partnership? | individual and provider partnership |
| Who is the major user of the Internet for health information? | Women |
| What impact do health care portals have on patients and patient care? | - Improving health outcomes - understanding of medical diagnosis - Understanding specific health related symptoms |
| What are key Internet-based consumer health informatics goals? | Care management across the continuum |