An epatient is best described as one who: a. seeks health information

QUESTION

An epatient is best described as one who:

a. seeks health information from various sources and uses the information for decision making with health providers.
b. manages health decisions, uses the Internet and uses biosensors.
c. collaborates with the health provider, has a chronic illness, and writes blogs.
d. makes all decisions, prepares for doctor visits, and gathers data points.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Someone who seeks health information from various sources and uses the information for decision making with health providers is inclusive of all types of epatients. Not all epatients use biosensors, nor do they all write blogs. Epatients collaborate with their provider to arrive at a decision.