Answer
It is important because <u>it ensures patient safety through a clear, and to the point communication of evidence-based clinic instructions.</u>
Explanation
The data on a person’s medical history such as symptoms, diagnoses, procedures and outcomes is called health information. The practice that involves the obtaining, analyzing and protecting medical information with the aim of providing quality patient care is called Health Information management (HIM). It combines business, science and IT. Standardization can be in form of approved practice guidelines in reporting, approved abbreviations and data elements and a define structure in handling medical records.
