Consumer Control of Medical Information

question 65

Essay

Consumer control of medical information
2. Boundaries on the use of medical information
3. Accountability for the privacy of private information
4. Balance of public responsibility for the use of medical information for the greater good measured against impact to the individual
5. Security of health information

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Definitions:

Antidepressant

A medication or other intervention that is used to treat depressive disorders and alleviate symptoms of depression.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry, particularly for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Neuroleptics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

A class of medications used to treat depression by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for breaking down neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine.