Which Correctly Describes the Relationship Between EHR Use and the Principle

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which correctly describes the relationship between EHR use and the principle of nonmaleficence?

• A) A provider who chooses to use an EHR despite having limited experience with technology may contradict the principle of nonmaleficence.
• B) A provider who rushes to adopt an EHR because of quality-of-care benefits despite concerns about patient data security may contradict the principle of nonmaleficence.
• C) A provider who chooses not to use an EHR despite quality-of-care benefits because of the expense of system purchase and training may contradict the principle of nonmaleficence.
• D) A provider who chooses to use an EHR because of quality-of-care benefits but also keeps some paper copies of data entered in the EHR may contradict the principle of nonmaleficence.

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Definitions:

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, representing the real cost of borrowing or the real yield to lenders and investors.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, as opposed to the real interest rate which is adjusted for inflation.

Equilibrium Interest Rate

The equilibrium interest rate is the rate at which the demand for funds equals the supply of funds in the financial markets, balancing savings and borrowing.