Question

1. Select at least 3 advantages and disadvantages of an EHR
2. What are the components of the medical record?
3. Select and discuss one of the drug acts
4. Describe some drugs abuse prevention measures.

Answer 1

1.Advantages of an EHR

• It helps in providing precise, up-to-date, and full patient details at the point of treatment.
• It helps providers to diagnose patients more effectively, reduce medical errors, and provide safer care.
• Support to facilitate legible, detailed documentation and correct, streamlined coding, and billing.

Disadvantages of an HER

• Financial issues, including costs of adoption and implementation, ongoing maintenance costs, loss of revenue linked to temporary productivity loss.
• Disruption of the workflows for medical staff and suppliers, leading to temporary productivity losses.
• Risk of patient privacy violations, which is a rising concern for patients because of the increasing amount of electronically exchanged health information.

2. Components of the medical record:

• Identification Sheet: Name, Address, Age, Sex, Religion, Admission No. & Date, Prov. Diagnosis.
• Obstetric Record Baby Notes
• Investigation Records
• Death/Discharge Summary
• Clinical Records: History, Physical Examination, Observations, Operation Note, Progress & Referral.
• Doctor’s Advice & Treatment Sheet
• Nursing Records: Temperature, B.P, Pulse, Fluid intake/loss

3. Select and discuss one of the drug acts

Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

The Drugs and Cosmetics Act is an Indian Parliament Act that governs the importation, manufacture, and distribution of drugs in India. The Act's primary objective is to ensure that drugs and cosmetics sold in India are safe, efficient, and in compliance with state quality standards.

The related Rules on Drugs and Cosmetics, 1945, include rules for classifying drugs under the specified schedules, and there are instructions for processing, selling, displaying, and prescribing each schedule.

4. Prevention strategies:

• Cognitive-behavioral, behavioral modeling, and behavior modification strategies
• Mass media campaigns
• School and discipline management
• Family training, counseling, and case management
• Recreational, community service, enrichment, and leisure activities.
• Other counseling, social work, psychological, and therapeutic strategies