According to the Privacy Rule, a Person Authorized to Act

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to the Privacy Rule, a person authorized to act on behalf of an individual to make healthcare related decisions is a(n) :

• A) personal representative.
• B) guardian.
• C) legal representative.
• D) benefactor.
• E) emergency contact.

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Definitions:

Lifelong Development

The concept that human development is a continuous process that occurs throughout an individual's lifetime, from birth to death.

Cognitive

Relating to, or involving conscious mental activities such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Psychosocial Domains

Aspects of an individual's psychological development in, and interaction with, a social environment.

Physical

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind or emotions, or pertaining to physical material and phenomena in nature.