Describe how technology can assist a patient in becoming connected to his/her healthcare decisions and provide direct patient empowerment.
What will be an ideal response?
The use of technology in and of itself demonstrates connectedness of individuals when considering their healthcare and provides direct patient empowerment. The use of the Internet, mobile apps, patient portals, and PHRs is critical to activating patients to become better stewards of their own healthcare by providing information critical to their decision-making process.
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The mother of a 3-year-old boy has called 911 because her son has a low-grade fever and difficulty breathing. On scene, you are suspicious that the boy is suffering from croup. Which of the following statements made by the mother would reinforce this suspicion?
A) "At night, he seems to get a barking-like cough." B) "When he is short of breath, his heart rate increases." C) "There are times when he continually drools." D) "When I turn the air conditioner on, he becomes more short of breath."