Category Z20 Indicates Contact with and Suspected Exposure to Communicable

question 33

True/False

Category Z20 indicates contact with and suspected exposure to communicable diseases.

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Definitions:

Physicians

Medical professionals who are licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medication, and perform surgeries.

Sick Role

A conceptual term in medical sociology that describes the social expectations and behavior associated with being ill, including the individual's exemption from normal social roles and responsibilities.

Workplace Benefits

Non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their salaries or wages, like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Superbugs

Are any strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs.