Unit 4 IP Records Storage and Maintenance - Medical Records

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I . Digital Medical Records : Instant Access for Healthcare

Optimal healthcare relies on a comprehensive medical record that can easily be updated , retrieved and analyzed as a vital tool in diagnosis disease management , and check-ups . Improving the quality of healthcare for patients is the main driving force behind the incorporation of computer-based medical records in this practice office . This new system cuts across the very long trail associated with the -based medical records , overcoming the problems of consolidation of various types of medical records and

the constraints of space to maximize efficiency . Patients can now obtain their medical records instantly so that their doctors may use these for their care and health management .II . Contributing to Your Personal Health Record

The computer-based system allows patients to have more control over their healthcare through the Personal Health Record , which is an Internet-based system that allows consumers to store , access , and coordinate their health information . A constant review of updated information will be implemented through references in the Master Patient Index and /or in the chart itself . This system of reference enforced in both the -based and computer-based records will uphold the safety and integrity of the patients ' records (http /www .ahima .org /hipsweek /HIPSdownloads /HIPAA_pro .pdf page 3D1

III . Regulated Access for Ensuring Your Privacy

Patients are protected from threats to their privacy through the HIPAA Privacy Rule . It is stated here that covered entities may use or disclose protected health information from...