Which of the Following Is a Patient Confidentiality Practice Supported

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a patient confidentiality practice supported by HIPAA regulations?

• A) The initial patient information is gathered in the office waiting room.
• B) The patient's record is placed on the examination room door with the name facing out so it can be easily identified by the physician.
• C) Diagnostic tests for one patient are scheduled while another patient is standing by, waiting for discharge.
• D) A sign-in sheet is used that covers the names of patients who had signed in previously.

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Definitions:

High-context Cultures

Societies or groups where communication is heavily reliant on contextual elements (such as body language, tone of voice, and social status) rather than explicit, direct words.

Low-context Cultures

Cultures where communication is explicit, messages are direct, and understanding depends less on contextual cues than on the explicit content of the communication.

Implicit Messaging

Communication that occurs through nonexplicit means, often involving nuanced or indirect cues, as opposed to straightforward, direct messaging.

Future Orientation

The degree to which a culture chooses future rather than immediate results.