Exam 1: An Introduction to Medical Informatics: Administrative Uses of Computers in the Medical Office

________ refers to the connection of people and diverse computer systems.

Administrative applications of computers include ________.

________ information systems are supposed to improve care by using computers to manage charting, staff scheduling, and the integration of clinical information.

________ information systems monitor drug allergies, interactions, fill and track prescriptions. They also track inventory and create patient drug profiles.

Patients may establish their own records through the ________. It is a personal medical record that the patient can create and maintain at no cost.