The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Requires Healthcare Providers

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requires healthcare providers to obtain which of the following from patients prior to disclosing any information in their medical records?

• A)payment for all services rendered
• B)a social security number
• C)a second opinion
• D)written consent

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Definitions:

Purity

Refers to the state of being free from contaminants or pollutants.

Wave Amplitude

The height of a wave from its mean or rest position to its peak, reflecting the energy or intensity of the wave.

Sound

Waves that propagate through the air or another carrier and can be detected by the ears of people or animals.

Wave Form

A graphical representation of the shape, amplitude, or frequency of a wave, especially as it relates to sound or electromagnetic waves.