The Omnibus Rule Requires Standards for the Disclosure and Use

question 92

True/False

The Omnibus Rule requires standards for the disclosure and use of protected health information (PHI), including established standards of enforcement for penalties and breach notification.

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Definitions:

Pain Gate

A theoretical model explaining how non-painful sensations can interfere with pain signals traveling to the brain, effectively "closing a gate" to the perception of pain.

Spinal Cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain, forming the central nervous system.

Olfactory Cortex

A region in the brain involved in the perception of odors.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.