What Are the Ethical Considerations Related to Interoperability and a Shared

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Essay

What are the ethical considerations related to interoperability and a shared EHR?

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Definitions:

Inpatients

Patients who are admitted to a hospital or clinic and stay overnight or for an extended period for medical care or treatment.

Experimental Group

In research, the group of participants that receives the treatment or intervention being tested, as opposed to the control group which does not.

Depressive Symptoms

Manifestations of depression which can include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in appetite or sleep.

Cross-Sectional Group

A research method that involves analyzing data from a population, or a representative subset, at a particular point in time.