Because Social Media Is Primarily a Means of Communication, the Standard

question 11

Multiple Choice

Because social media is primarily a means of communication, the standard of care that is most applicable is found in which legislative act that deals with breaches of patient privacy and confidentiality?

• A) Affordable Care Act
• B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• C) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
• D) Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act

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Definitions:

Uniform Principal and Income Act

A statutory framework adopted by some states to standardize how income and principal from trusts and estates are allocated.

Extraordinary Medical Treatment

Exceptional or unusual healthcare interventions used in critical or life-threatening situations.

Testamentary Capacity

The legal and mental ability of a person to make or alter a valid will, often requiring understanding of the nature of the will, one's assets, and the identity of beneficiaries.

Orderly Plan of Disposition

An orderly plan of disposition refers to a strategically organized method for selling off a business's assets, often used in liquidation scenarios.