Information Technology (IT) Can Also Be Used to Interact with a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

Information technology (IT) can also be used to interact with a patient between encounters. Which of the following statements about such interactions is true?

• A) Patients feel the provider does not care about them if they are not seen in a face-to-face encounter.
• B) Data collected from patients between encounters via IT is less accurate and complete.
• C) Collecting data between encounters via IT may mean a more efficient face-to-face encounter.
• D) Between encounters is a good time to collect screening data.

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