Medical Office

1.  What is the purpose of the  Master Patient Index and how are error within the MPI corrected. Provide at least 2 specific examples of errors that occur in the Master Patient Index, their possible causes, and explain how you would correct them.

2. Explain the concept of data quality in the medical field. Describe at least two ways that the quality of data can affect patients. Be specific.

3. What are the differences between authorization and consents, and their implications on the release of different types of patient information.