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1. If you were a practice administrator in charge of managing a primary care physician practice and you wanted to increase the services offered at the office, what service line might you consider expanding? Why did you choose these expanded services?
2. What are the benefits to having an HIM professional working in the various settings throughout the chapter?
3. You are the only health information management professional at a local veterinary clinic. On your first day of work, you quickly determine that there is a desperate need for organization of the health records for the animals. Currently, there is one paper-based health record for each family who has pets treated at this clinic. The staff appears to work well with the current system and claim that it is easier to use because most families bring in all their pets at the same time to be seen.
*How would you approach this topic with the veterinarians?
*What steps would you take or changes would you recommend to the veterinarian?
4. There are a multitude of opportunities within the field of health information management. Nearly all HIM professionals are familiar with the traditional role within the hospital setting. However, there are so many other settings in which HIM professional may offer their expertise.
Identify one setting outside the hospital setting that is of interest.
*Research the career opportunities in that setting. Determine what education and experience is needed along with details of the HIM role. Document your research findings and further discuss whether you would pursue this career path.