Consumers Are Concerned with Security Issues Related to Their Confidential

question 4

Multiple Choice

Consumers are concerned with security issues related to their confidential health information being placed in an electronic health record (EHR) .However,when the security of the EHR is compared with that of paper-and-pencil records,the EHR has been proven to be what?

• A) More secure
• B) Less secure
• C) Equivalent
• D) Not comparable

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Definitions:

Safe Nursing Practice

The adherence to accepted standards and protocols by nursing professionals to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Invasion of Privacy

Unauthorized access or disclosure of personal information, or intrusive actions that violate someone's personal space or confidentiality.

Patient's Belongings

Personal items and effects that are owned and brought to a healthcare setting by a patient.

Maintain Patient Confidentiality

The ethical and legal duty of healthcare providers to keep a patient's personal and medical information private.