Staff at a small clinic must store patient records so several employees can view and update them simultaneously, and the data set will keep growing as the clinic expands. Which option best meets these needs?
Store all patient records in one shared spreadsheet file.
Use a database to manage patient records.
Keep paper charts in filing cabinets organized by category.
Use a flat file system with each patient's record in a separate document.
A database allows many concurrent users to read and write records safely through transaction controls and locking mechanisms. It also scales efficiently as data volume increases. Flat files, single spreadsheets, and paper systems lack robust concurrency control and become unwieldy as records grow.
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