American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certification Practice Exam

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What type of system provides alerts and reminders to clinicians?

Clinical decision support system
Electronic data interchange
Point of care charting system
Knowledge database

The correct answer is: Clinical decision support system

A clinical decision support system (CDSS) is specifically designed to provide alerts and reminders to clinicians at the point of care. It integrates with electronic health records and other health information technologies to deliver evidence-based suggestions, diagnostic support, and treatment recommendations tailored to individual patient scenarios. This timely information helps clinicians make better-informed decisions regarding patient care, such as reminders for preventive measures, alerts regarding drug interactions, or notifications about abnormal lab results. In comparison, electronic data interchange primarily facilitates the electronic transfer of data between organizations rather than providing direct support to clinicians at the point of care. While point of care charting systems focus on the documentation of patient information in real-time, they do not inherently offer alerts or reminders that assist with clinical decision-making. Knowledge databases may provide information and resources to clinicians, but they do not actively deliver alerts or reminders in the context of patient care.