Week 3 Discussion: EHRs Benefits and Drawbacks
As discussed in the lesson and assigned reading for this week, EHRs provide both
benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table and include at least 3
items for each list. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you
selected to include it on the respective list.
Refer to the Stage 3 objectives for Meaningful Use located in this week’s lesson
under the heading Meaningful Use and the HITECH Act. Select two objectives to
research further. In your own words, provide a brief discussion as to how the
objective may impact your role as an APN in clinical practice.
1. As discussed in the lesson and assigned reading for this week, EHRs provide both
benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table and include at least 3
items for each list. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you selected
to include it on the respective list.
Pros Rationale
As discussed in the lesson and assigned reading for this week, EHRs provide both
benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table and include at least 3
items for each list. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you
selected to include it on the respective list.
Refer to the Stage 3 objectives for Meaningful Use located in this week’s lesson
under the heading Meaningful Use and the HITECH Act. Select two objectives to
research further. In your own words, provide a brief discussion as to how the
objective may impact your role as an APN in clinical practice.
1. As discussed in the lesson and assigned reading for this week, EHRs provide both
benefits and drawbacks. Create a “Pros” versus “Cons” table and include at least 3
items for each list. Next to each item, provide a brief rationale as to why you selected
to include it on the respective list.
Pros Rationale
