Question

Identify the advantages of using a database to collect and maintain healthcare information about patients and research. Select all that apply.

provides shared information

provides jobs for data entry workers

reduces errors and increases efficiency

data is centralized and accurate

information can be organized for each team member

Answer 1

Selected advantages:
- provides shared information — Yes. Databases allow authorized users to access the same patient/research data.
- reduces errors and increases efficiency — Yes. Structured data entry, validation rules and automated workflows cut mistakes and speed work.
- data is centralized and accurate — Yes. A single source of truth reduces duplication and inconsistency.
- information can be organized for each team member — Yes. Views, queries and role-based access let data be organized/presented for different team needs.

Not an advantage:
- provides jobs for data entry workers — Not an inherent advantage of using a database; it’s unrelated to the goals of improved data quality and access.