Which Statement About Computer Use in Health Care Agencies Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement about computer use in health care agencies is correct?

• A) You should use the computer to send information that requires immediate reporting.
• B) You should use the computer to send jokes and other entertaining material.
• C) You should enter information carefully and review your entry before saving.
• D) You should use the computer to post your opinions and messages on the Internet.

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Definitions:

Advance Directives

Legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment and care should they become unable to communicate their wishes.

Nonmaleficence

A core principle in medical ethics that means to do no harm to patients.

Beneficence

The ethical principle that obliges healthcare professionals to act in the best interest of their patients, promoting good and preventing harm.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-governance; in healthcare, it refers to a patient's right to make informed decisions about their own medical treatment.