Question

Listed in the Item Bank are key terms and expressions, each of which is associated with one of the columns. Drag and drop each item into the correct column. Order does not matter.

Hospitals and doctors are using digital technology to store and transmit records. Decide whether each statement either strengthens or weakens the argument for the use of this digital record storage and transmission.

(5 points)
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strengthens argument weakens argument

Answer 1

strengthens argument
- Electronic records reduce errors from illegible handwriting and lost paper charts.
- Instant access to patient records across providers improves coordination and continuity of care.
- Automated alerts (e.g., drug interactions, allergies) can prevent medical errors.
- Digital records enable analytics for population health and evidence-based decision making.
- Offsite backups and redundancy reduce risk of permanent loss of records after a disaster.

weakens argument
- Increased risk of data breaches and loss of patient privacy through hacking or improper access.
- System outages or technical failures can make records unavailable and delay care.
- High implementation and maintenance costs plus required staff training can be burdensome.
- Poor interoperability between different systems can produce incomplete or inconsistent records.
- Large-scale propagation of incorrect data (if an error is entered electronically) can spread more quickly.