At the Professional Level, Two Categories of Health Information Management

question 27

Essay

At the professional level, two categories of health information management exist: health information administrator and health information technician. Explain what each credential focuses on in the department.

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Definitions:

Susceptibility

The likelihood or predisposition to be affected by a particular condition, disease, or harm.

Genetic Risk

The likelihood of developing a disease or condition based on inherited genetic factors.

Furosemide (Lasix)

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.

Dicumarol (Bishydroxycoumarin)

An anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots; it was one of the first discovered.