What Is the Major Limitation When Using Existing Clinical Records

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the major limitation when using existing clinical records?

• A) Data are difficult to extract.
• B) Data are protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• C) Records are often incomplete
• D) Records require signed release from the patient.

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Definitions:

Mcg

Microgram, a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, often used in medicine to specify dosages of drugs and vitamins.

Microgram

A unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram.

Milliliter

A unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a liter.

Discontinue

To stop using a product or halt a process or treatment, often on a permanent basis.