Question

1. Select at least 3 advantages and disadvantages of an EHR to discuss with the class.
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 EHR

Helps in providing precise ,upto date and full Patient deatils at the point of treatment.

Helps providers to diagnose patient more effectively,reduce medical errors and provide safe care.

Support to facilitate legible, detailed documentation and correct streamlined coding and billing.

Disadvantages of EHR

Financial issues , including cost of adoption and implementation ,ongoing maintainence costs,loss of revenue linked to temporary productivity loss.

Disruption of workflows for medical staff and suppliers, leading to temporary reproductivty losses.

Risk of patient privacy violations l, which is a rising concern for patients because of the increasing amount of electrionically exchanged health information.

2 components of the medical record.

Identification sheet;

Name , address,age,sex , religion, Admission no ,date and prov.diagnosis

Obstetric record baby notes

Investigations record

Death/Discharge summary

Clinical records : History and physical

Examination , observation , operation note, progress and refferal.

Doctors advice & treatment sheet.

Vital records- Blood pressure ,pulse .

3.The drugs and cosmetics act is an Indian parliament act that governs the importation, manufacture and distribution of drugs in india .

The acts 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 specialized schedule, and there are instructions for processing ,selling , displaying and prescribing each schedule.

4.Prevention strategies

Cognitive behavioral , behavioural modification stratigies, behavioral modelling.

Mass media compaigns

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.