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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 048 MC

A 75-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department unconscious. Which feature of My Health Record would be most valuable to the treating physician?

  1. The patient's vaccination history from childhood
  2. The number of admissions to emergency in the last 12 months
  3. Current medications and known allergies
  4. The contact details of their regular doctor
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Current medications and known allergies are most critical for preventing fatal drug interactions or allergic reactions in an unconscious patient.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Childhood vaccination history has minimal relevance to emergency treatment of a 75-year-old.
  • B is incorrect: Previous ED admissions provide context but aren’t as critical as current medications/allergies for immediate treatment.
  • D is incorrect: Regular doctor’s contact details are helpful for follow-up but not essential for emergency treatment decisions.