Shanda is supposed to see a patient for a follow-up for a cast removal. Shanda pulls up a record of a patient’s visit to the emergency room. She can clearly read the notes entered by the emergency room PA. Intake report lists the patient’s vital signs and current complaint. The record notes that the patient had a broken femur. An x-ray was taken. The bone was set, and the patient was sent home. What aspect of effective health data is this record missing?

(1 point)
Responses

accurate information

accurate information

precision of details

precision of details

quality of writing

quality of writing

authority of author

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The aspect of effective health data that this record is missing is authority of author. This refers to ensuring that the information recorded is from a qualified and credible source, which is essential for proper patient care and follow-up.