Healthcare Discrepancies Quiz

Patient safety is not affected by discrepancies in medical records. Choose one: True or False

• True

• False

What is the most reliable source to verify a patient's blood test results while reconciling discrepancies?

• Patient’s verbal statement

• Doctor’s prescription

• Laboratory reports

• Insurance billing records

What are examples of healthcare discrepancies? (Select all that apply)

• Patient Information Errors

• Billing Issues

• Medication Errors

• EHR meets legal standards

• Lab Results Mismatch

What are the risks of discrepancies in healthcare? (Select all that apply)

• Delays in care

• Patient safety risks

• Improved patient confidence

• Increased costs

• Loss of trust and reputation

Scenario: A patient’s bill includes charges for a diagnostic test that was never performed. What steps should be taken to reconcile this discrepancy? List the six steps of reconciliation and explain how each step would apply to this scenario.