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Question 15 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Which is the most likely reason for storing patient information in a database?

Answer

The information is integrated so that anyone, including health-care professionals and insurance companies, can freely access the information.

The information is centralized and shared, which reduces errors, increases efficiency, and increases data integrity.

The information is more secure because it is more difficult to breach the higher security provided through a database.

The information is stored in a computer rather than in a paper file so it reduces the amount of paper that must be stored.

Explanation

A database can centralize patient information and make it available to authorized users who need it for care. This helps reduce duplicate or inconsistent records, improves efficiency, and supports data integrity. Choice A is wrong because patient information should not be freely accessible to anyone; access must be restricted to protect privacy.

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