Which statement best describes EPIC 2?

• A. A special ED version used to track patients, document encounters, and order and review diagnostic tests
• B. The original EPIC system
• C. A mobile app for patients
• D. A tool for patient education resources

Answer: (A)

EPIC 2 refers to the Emergency Department–specific instance of the Epic electronic medical record. In the ED, this version is used to track patients as they move through the department, document each encounter (triage, history, exam, assessment, plan), and place and review orders for laboratory tests, imaging, medications, and the resulting results. It’s designed to support rapid documentation and real-time access to test results, which is why it’s described as a system used to track patients, document encounters, and manage orders and tests. It is not simply the original Epic system in general, nor is it a patient-facing mobile app or a standalone patient education resource.