When Considering Health Information Available on the Internet, Which of the Following

question 120

Multiple Choice

When considering health information available on the Internet, which of the following is not an important question to ask yourself when considering the reliability and accuracy of the information?

• A) How often is the site updated?
• B) Is the site promotional?
• C) What do other sources say about the topic?
• D) Where is the headquarters for the publisher?

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Definitions:

POA Assignments

The designation of whether a condition was present at the time of admission, used in healthcare documentation to indicate the onset of a diagnosis.

Codes

Systems of symbols or sequences used to represent information for various purposes, including data compression, cryptography, and identification.

MCC

Commonly refers to Merkel Cell Carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of skin cancer, or can stand for Major Complications and Comorbidities in medical billing and coding.

Complications

Unintended and typically adverse outcomes that arise from a disease, condition, or a procedure, often making the initial health issue more difficult to treat.