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Maximizing the cancer registry role and data utilization
Objective:
The cancer registry is traditionally placed within the department of medical records, which is known today as the department of health information management (HIM). This arrangement provides cancer registrars easy access to medical records where large portions of cancer data are collected. However, this placement may not be the ideal one for some hospitals, especially those with a CoC-accredited cancer program where cancer registrars have broader job functions than what are normally included in health information management. Electronic medical records eliminate the need to place the cancer registry within the HIM for easy access to the records. This article analyzes the pros and cons of some of the most common placements used by hospitals, as well as the impact each design has on information flow and data utilization.
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