A Patient Requests an Accounting of Disclosures Made by the Health

question 23

Short Answer

A patient requests an accounting of disclosures made by the health care provider. The health care provider has ____________________ days to act upon the request.

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Definitions:

Fluid

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; a gas or (especially) a liquid.

Joint

The point at which two bones are connected, allowing for movement and support.

Contracture

An abnormal tightening or shortening, often resulting in a deformity.

Right Ankle

Refers to the joint connecting the foot with the leg on the right side of the body.