for modern electronic paper technology‚ the Gyricon. The Gyricon has many of the same properties as paper; it is flexible‚ contains an image‚ but it can also by erased and rewritten thousands of times. In the nineties‚ as the personal computer became more popular more paper was being consumed. This was caused by the difficulty in reading lengthy documents on the computers’ screens. It was easier to print the document‚ read it‚ and then discard it. This introduced the need for a paper like display
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What is Medical Coding? In short‚ a Coder is someone who has a thorough understanding of the ICD-9 codes‚ Modifiers‚ and CPT codes and uses this knowledge to ensure the proper application. Coders most often review the work of the physician‚ apply modifiers‚ and check for errors in CPT code bundling or ICD-9(Diagnosis Code) appendage. For each procedure that the physician or NPP(non-physician provider performs‚ there is an applicable CPT code and associated Diagnosis code. The CPT code is what
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Abstract: Background: How is Cannabis used in the medical field and should it be legalized for recreational purposes as well as medical use? Medical marijuana has been used for many years in the medical field. According to AAMC‚ adjunctive therapy with cannabis has helped patients deal with their symptoms of disease or disorders. A study was done by University of California medical researchers in which they placed “an ingredient in chili peppers beneath the skin of marijuana smokers to see if it
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Shani Spencer Page # 1 Writing Project 3 Reese Conner 12/10/12 Medical marijuana has become a popular drug in the last couple of years. Medical marijuana is legal in a few states such as‚ Arizona and California. However Federal Law still states that this drug is illegal and that it should not be distributed (Dorell). Cannabis is used to treat a variety of different symptoms
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Legalization of Medical Marijuana If something does more good ‚than bad ‚then is it truly bad? This is the case with marijuana. The United States groups marijuana in with much harsher drugs such as heroin‚ cocaine‚ and other opiates which are proven to lead to death. The federal government fails to realize the benefits which marijuana provides. These benefits range from helping the medical field expand into cheaper and more beneficial solutions to helping solve financial issues for state and federal
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Medical Marijuana is a highly controversial topic in America. Twenty-five states have already made laws legalizing the medical use of marijuana (25 Legal Medical Marijuana). With this growing number of states which have the drug legalized already it begs the question whether or not medical marijuana should be legalized in all 50 states. The drug has been proven to be suitable for treating many symptoms of many diseases. Additionally‚ it has less side effects than many other drugs. Finally‚ it is
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Legalization of Medical Marijuana A. I researched the social trend of legalizing medical Marijuana. In the 1800’s‚ physicians in the United States gave their patients marijuana to treat anything from excessive menstrual bleeding to tetanus. Now days there are other ways to treat and prevent both issues‚ but what about the horrid disease‚ cancer. Marijuana went from being a very common "prescription" to illegal. My view on this is that it should not be legal in regards to recreational use‚ but it
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Medical assistant have a narrow list of things they can and cannot do for patients or a doctor in the doctor office. It’s often difficult to know what is allowed because there are not really strong laws regarding medical assistant in places. Most medical assistant learn their skills on the job. If you are interested in become a medical assistant then you probably interested in what they exactly do and cannot do. Just remember that when the instructed tell you to do something‚ doesn’t make it legal
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The use of medical marijuana is an issue of great interest in health care institutions around the world. Although this medication is yet to become popular in some countries‚ other countries have adopted legislations to govern the use of medical marijuana. In some cases‚ patients are required to provide a signed document from a health institution to gain access to medical cannabis. Cannabis is especially useful in the treatment of chronic pain (Schatman‚ 2006). However‚ various concerns arise in relation
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1. Explain how an organization can ensure the quality of data contained in its electronic health record (EHR) information system. (20 points) Electronic documentation tools offer many features designed to increase both the quality and the utility of clinical documentation‚ enhancing communication between all healthcare providers. Silow-Carroll‚ S.‚ Edwards‚ J.‚ Rodin‚ D.‚ (2012)‚ stated that one of the key driver in the implementation of EHR is to improve health care quality‚ and patient safety
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