Asked by
Sepideh Karami
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
A numeric filing system ____.
A) is not used when patient confidentiality is especially important
B) organizes records according to the patient's last name
C) is the only practical system for a large practice
D) may include numbers that indicate where in the filing system a file can be found
E) is based primarily on dates
Numeric Filing System
A filing system that organizes files by numbers instead of names. Each patient is assigned a number in the order in which she joins the practice.
Filing System
An organized method of storing information or documents for easy retrieval and maintenance.
Patient Confidentiality
The ethical and legal duty of healthcare professionals to protect personal health information of patients from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Understand the significance of upholding privacy in patient documentation.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of upholding privacy in patient documentation.