Functions of the Legal Health Record
The Functions of the Legal Health Record
Using what you have learned about the legal health record and the EHR, write a 2 – 3-page
paper that addresses the following functions of the health record:
( I plan to add two page my self I just need help getting started)
Health information and data management.- What main function does the EHR have in the
medical office or healthcare organization?
Test results management.- How does the EHR make test results more manageable?
Order management – How does the EHR prevent errors when tests and prescriptions are ordered?
Decision support – How does the EHR help physicians with their treatment guidelines for
patients?
Electronic communication and connectivity – How does collaboration increase the quality of the
patient’s care?
Patient support – How does the EHR help with patient education? Give examples.
Administrative processes – How does EHR make a better billing and collection process?
Include a title page and reference page.
Use appropriate APA-formatting.
Use at least 2-3 (within the last 5 years) credible sources of information as references and
submitted by Tuesday mid-night.