The Functions of the Legal Health Record

Using what you have learned about the legal health record and the EHR, write a 2 – 3-page paper that addresses the following functions of the health record:

1. Health information and data management.- What main function does the EHR have in the medical office or healthcare organization?
2. Test results management.- How does the EHR make test results more manageable?
3. Order management - How does the EHR prevent errors when tests and prescriptions are ordered?
4. Decision support - How does the EHR help physicians with their treatment guidelines for patients?
5. Electronic communication and connectivity - How does collaboration increase the quality of the patient's care?
6. Patient support - How does the EHR help with patient education? Give examples.
7. Administrative processes - How does EHR make a better billing and collection process?

Include a title page and reference page.

Use appropriate APA-formatting.

Use at least 2-3 credible sources of information as references