Patrick Said:

Need Help with Medical Stuff Plz Help!!!!?

We Answered:

Here are some thoughts, though you should check your text or notes to be sure.

4. As a transcriptionist, your most important skill is

A. the ability to type quickly
B. proficiency
C. the ability to accurately use reference materials
D. the ability to understand and analyze the dictation

You said D, but a transcriptionist has no real need to understand what the physician or surgeon is discussing to provide a proper transcription, and they certainly have no need to analyze the information. A more likely answer would be B. proficiency. A is wrong as typing quickly is only a plus if the information is correct.

7. A database of information used for research, patient follow-up, and improving public health programs may be a/an

A. correspondence management system
B. cancer registry
C. electronic medical record
D. tumor board

A is wrong as correspondence would not apply, any of the other three might, though the EMR would be least likely to aid public health. Check the other 2 answers in your text or notes.

8. If health care costs continue to rise, insurance companies fear that

A. they’ll have to offer a greater variety of insurance policies
B. coverage for dependents under age 18 will decrease
C. government involvement will increase on both state and federal levels
D. consumers will be driven to competitors who can offer lower prices

Health insurance greatest fears in the US is that if health care costs and the number of uninsured cannot be addressed the answer would be C.

9. How are professional credentials usually maintained?

A. By completing a continuing education cycle
B. By passing an annual examination
C. By joining the professional association
D. By receiving a degree

You said D. But once the degree is obtained it does not help in maintaining credentialling. All credentials require continuing education, but some also require periodic re-examination (though usually not annually) so A would be most correct.

10 the answer is A

11 the answer is B

13. Increasing the accessibility of patient information, reducing offsite storage costs, and freeing up department storage space are all benefits of implementing

A. computerized medical records
B. digital transcription systems
C. an integrated delivery system
D. correspondence management systems

You said B, but digital transcription systems would not change off-site or departmental storage needs, it would only change the method in which dictation was performed and stored for the transcriptionist. In the past this has been by dictaphone, or tape. A - Electronic or computerized medical records is the correct answer.

16. In managed care, all services must be

A. billed at a fee-for-service rate
B. monitored and approved
C. approved by the primary care physician
D. provided by the same physician

In managed care the patients are seen by a primary care provider, and all referrals are monitored and approved at that level before being submitted. You said B, but the answer may be C.

17. A new technology that will change the role of the transcriptionist is

A. speech recognition
B. desktop transcription systems
C. personal digital assistants
D. smart cards

You said B, which is one possible answer, but many providers are using voice or speech recognition software instead of transcriptionist for routine transcription and letters, this will have a significant impact. Check for the most correct answer.

Kristina Said:

Losing medical record job due to electronic transition?

We Answered:

Yes, to a certain extent. The computer will do the coding & an experienced C & B will audit them. Obviously, there will be a need for fewer B & Coders. ANd its just not 5 years down the road, for many the transition has already taken place. My clinic uses no paper at all.

Bernard Said:

Can someone plese assist me please?

We Answered:

All people and companies who do work have to have insurance because if they are careless and make a mistake and cause damage they have to pay money to make up for the mistake. For example if a construction worker drops a hammer and it hits you on the head he or his company or insurer has to pay your medical bills and money for your suffering. The same if your plumber causes a flood. The word for what doctors do is not work it is "practice." Doctors say:"I PRACTICE Medicine." If a doctor is careless it is called "malpractice." ("mal" means bad.) And if a doctor does MALPRACTICE by dropping your baby, or amputating the wrong leg or leaving a surgical instrument inside you he has to have insurance and the insurer has to pay a LOT OF MONEY. If a psycologist is careless (also called "negligent") she can be sued to make up for damage caused. If a medical professional is negligent and causes damage the person who suffers should be able to sue for Malpractice. That is why malpractice is necessary. Because it is possible for a medical professional to cause severe damage his insurance is very expensive. Because they are afraid of making a careless mistake medical professionals order many tests for their patients. The increased cost for the medical professionals' insurance plus the increased costs for unnecessary tests make the cost for medical care to society in general very high. But people still should be able to sue for malpractice if a doctor is careless and hurts them.

Ricardo Said:

Where can I find a job that offers tuition reimbursement for undergraduates?

We Answered:

Apply at the university which you want to attend.

Your tutor may be able to advise you where to ask.

Billy Said:

Career change/search?

We Answered:

I teach medical coding. If you are interested I would definitely recommend you go into the field. You can earn money doing coding that will help you follow you dream.

You needed worry about EMR being on the rise as I don't think that will affect things that much. The best money you can earn is going through the patient's medical records and extracting the diagnoses and procedure performed. Even if software could be developed to do that there are so many variations and constant changes that they would still need someone to proofread them, submit them to the insurance companies and correct claims as needed.

You can actually get a job doing medical coding part time and still work with horses. Certified coders earn the most money. And I believe the need is going to continue to increase as the baby boomers continue to age.

Terrance Said:

Need Help Plz!!!!! Introduction to Allied Health?

We Answered:

Wow, I'm not going to do your homework for you, I would have answered one question, but not looked over all of them!
Anyway, just wanted to say congrats on going to a good program and taking the step to be eligible to take your RHIT! Good decision!