Chapter 12

Question 1

The age at which the law recognizes a person to be an adult; varies by state

Answer 1

age of majority

Question 2

the smooth continuation of care from one provider to another

Answer 2

continuity of care

Question 3

an electronic record that contains health info about a specific patient. Cn be created or managed by more than one organization.

Answer 3

EHR

Question 4

a chronological file used as a reminder that something must be dealt with on a certain date

Answer 4

tickler file

Question 5

Allows access to patient info in an emergency

Answer 5

EHR

Question 6

any info about health status, the provision or payment of healthcare that can be linked to an individual

Answer 6

protected health information (PHI)

Question 7

can be created or managed by authorized clinicians and staff within a single healthcare organization

Answer 7

EMR

Question 8

An electronic record of health-related inffo about an individual

Answer 8

EMR

Question 9

( ) allows patient self-scheduling

Answer 9

specialty software

Question 10

The ( ) functions can store lists of billing codes, such as the following..
CPT ( )
ICD
Charges for procedures, etc..

Answer 10

charge capture,
current procedural terminology