answer this please?

Question

Explain why a health care provider would want to store patient medical records electronically. What are the disadvantages of doing so?

Answer 1

Electronic storage of records, like a few have stated, makes the data easily accessible for doctors where they work/practice. To me, the 'coolest' advancement in this area is with MRI, CT and other exams. The results are sent straight to the computer which forwards them to the attending doctor. So, if it's in the middle of the night, the doctor can order tests, review them and make initial findings before he even leaves his house! Pretty cool.

As far as disadvantages, 'hacking' is always a concern but the advantages FAR out way any concerns an individual might have. This technology gives doctors a better chance of saving lives......enough said. :)

Answer 2

By storing patient medical records electronically,
medical practicioners ( like doctors, medical
technicians, .... ) can easily access and update the
records. Records can easily be sent from one
medical facility ( hospital ) to another.

The usual problems for using a computer system
arises like theft of stored information and other
security concerns.

Answer 3

with the advantage of having the internet at its grasp, all healthcare providers stores patient information at there own data base for them to easily retrieved it when some inquiries arises,its an easy access in that way those who we have intrusted our personal medical info can easily get it during emergencies,without carrying with them those bulky envelopes with sheets of papers with our files in it its impractical nowadays and waste of time also,the drawbacks when our files were stored electronically is the hacking of the websites where our files where stored,and in those cases our files are very vulnerable to attacks vandalized compromised or worse yet being stolen,its like a 2 edge sword when talking about storing records in modern times but hey it is now the trend and thats the kind of problem that we as consumers have to be ready and and must be prepared to deal

Answer 4

Storing electronically is saver, you have less chance of losing them forever. It's easier to hack, though. But I can't think of a reason why someone would want to hack that computersystem unless it's purely for irritating. It's also easier to send your records around the world if you want care from abroad.

Answer 5

stolen
lack of privacy
could be deleted easily and if not backed up could be costly
tampered with by the wrong person or a hack
too many isers may need access to the records and thus passwords are too commonly known or will have to be changed more often than not.

Answer 6

Disadvantages would include, data corruption, or stolen or hacked databases where the patient's information was compromised.