The terms listed below are meant to give you a starting point for searching the databases. Depending on your research topic, you may need to create your own search. Ask a librarian if you need help.
LAW & ETHICS
Keywords:
- patient confidentiality
- release of information
- record retention
- informed consent
- authentication
- computer security
- liability
- medical laws
- medical legislation
Search examples:
- medical records AND subpoena
- health information AND security
- information technology AND security
- medical records AND liability
- managed care plans AND legislation
- (Medicare OR Medicaid) AND legislation
- medical care AND legislation
- hospitals AND legislation
- health insurance AND legislation
CODING & CLASSIFICATION
Keywords:
- nosology
- codes
- code numbers
- medical coding
- classification
- ICD
Search examples:
- disease AND classification
- codes AND billing
- coding AND reimbursement
REIMBURSEMENT
Keywords:
- reimbursement methodology
- prospective payment
- prospective payment systems
- medical coding
Search examples:
- coding AND reimbursement
- reimbursement AND codes
- "prospective payment" AND coding
