Alerts and Reminders Should Be Built into Electronic Health Records

question 31

True/False

Alerts and reminders should be built into electronic health records to remind a healthcare professional about a patient's biometric markers.

Identify the leading causes of cancer death and how they have changed over time.

Distinguish between the roles of genetics, environment, and behavior in the development of cancer.

Appreciate the impact of ethnicity and socioeconomic status on cancer risk and mortality.

Comprehend the significance of smoking and diet in cancer development.

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