A Release of Information (ROI)authorization Signed and Dated by the Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

A release of information (ROI) authorization signed and dated by the patient is considered invalid when it _____.

• A) Contains information that may implicate the provider in negligence
• B) Includes medical information about unnamed family members
• C) Lacks a specific description of the information requested
• D) Meets the facility's ROI policy as well as HIPAA requirements

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A mental health treatment where seizures are deliberately caused in individuals using electricity to alleviate psychological conditions.

Depression

A disorder in mental health, identified by enduring feelings of depression or a decreased interest in activities, significantly affecting life on a day-to-day basis.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and inappropriate actions.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain.