Sapphire Medical Center Is Ready to Implement an EHR System

question 54

Multiple Choice

Sapphire Medical Center is ready to implement an EHR system. Currently its clinical laboratory and radiology department have an electronic system that is well established and interfaces very well. What may be Sapphire Medical Center's biggest obstacle?

• A) Training new users
• B) The interoperability of the new EHR system with the current clinical laboratory and radiology department EHR system
• C) Securing patient information
• D) Obtaining the EHR license

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of hormones that play a key role in the development and regulation of female reproductive and secondary sexual characteristics.

Pelvic Cavity

A body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis and which primarily contains reproductive organs, the urinary bladder, and the pelvic colon.

Pancreas

A gland situated behind the stomach that has both exocrine functions (digestive enzyme production) and endocrine functions (insulin and glucagon production).

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced primarily by the kidneys that regulates red blood cell production in response to oxygen levels in the body.