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Health Informatics Ontologies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does SNOMED-CT record patient family history? | Structured data |
| Which are benefits of health care terminology standardization? | -Risk reduction -Data can be organized, queried, and analyzed -Information can be shared consistently within and across health care settings |
| What impact does SNOMED-CT have on the medical and technology sectors? | -Interoperability -Language globalization -Electronic information transmission |
| How is LOINC® superior to CPT coding? | LOINC is more specific than CPT coding for identifying test observations |
| Which descriptions apply to LOINC? | -Standardized coding system -Universal master file of standard test names |
| What is the most important impact LOINC® has on the medical and technology sectors? | Standardizes essential patient tests and observations |
| How is health informatics associated with the NMDS and NMMDS? | Through standardization and inclusion in LOINC |
| What are practice impacts to the use of the NMDS? | -Increased quality of care -Defining, communicating, and comparing nursing practice across settings -Standardization of nursing care, patient demographics, and service elements |
| What impact does the NMMDS have on nursing practice? | -Demonstrate nursing care delivery -Rapid access to accurate information -Benchmarking to assure quality care |