Understanding Electronic Health Records
- Write each term’s definition as used in health care. You must define the term in your own words; do not simply copy the definition from a textbook or other source.
- Provide an explanation that illustrates the purpose or importance of the identified term as it relates to Electronic Health Records.
- Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.
| Term | Definition in your own words (45 to 90 words). | Explain the purpose and importance of the term to Electronic Health Records (45 to 90 words). |
| Technology | ||
| Meaningful Use | ||
| Health Information Exchange | ||
| Clinical | ||
| Patient Problem (Concern) | ||
| Nursing Assessment | ||
| Physical Exam (Patient History, Review of Symptoms, Allergies) | ||
| Diagnosis | ||
| Procedure Preformed | ||
| Prognosis | ||
| Discharge Plan (E-prescribing) | ||
| Patient Education | ||
| Administration | ||
| Patient Demographic | ||
| Insurance Information | ||
| Advanced directives |