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Using Technology in Health Care

Question 2 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

A patient’s primary care physician refers the patient to a psychiatrist for an evaluation. The psychiatrist is able to login to a PIM and view the patient’s healthcare records. Select all of the statements that are correct about this interaction.

Answer
A
The use of the PIM streamlines the patient’s care.
B
The PIM system will cause the patient a delay in seeing the psychiatrist.
C
The psychiatrist can also enter information into the PIM.
D
The doctors have a responsibility to enter accurate information in the PIM.

Explanation

The PIM lets the psychiatrist access the patient’s existing healthcare records, which can make care more coordinated and efficient, so it streamlines care. The psychiatrist can also add information from the evaluation to the PIM, and both doctors are responsible for entering accurate information. The system does not inherently delay the patient’s appointment, so B is incorrect.

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