A Physician Is Able to Evaluate Her Use of Antibiotics

question 36

Multiple Choice

A physician is able to evaluate her use of antibiotics compared with the use of antibiotics by other physicians in similar patients within the same organization. This is an example of

• A) Lack of a Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS) format in a format usable by physicians who need it.
• B) A warehouse format that is usable by quality improvement and health care professionals.
• C) Lack of core measures in a format that is usable by those who need it.
• D) A data warehouse format that is not usable by those who need it.

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Definitions:

National Culture

The set of shared values, beliefs, customs, and practices that characterize the people of a particular country or nation.

Impatience

A tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked by delays or obstacles.

Generalized Cultural Value

Broadly accepted cultural norms and values that transcend individual societies, serving as a guide for social behavior and expectations.

Personal Health Promotion

Self-directed actions or behaviors aimed at improving or maintaining an individual's health and well-being.