The Purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

question 17

True/False

The purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is to establish a few general regulations about patient care.

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Definitions:

Antidepressants

Medications used to treat depressive disorders by altering the chemicals in the brain associated with mood regulation.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing a wide range of bodily and psychological functions.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Psychotropic Medication

Psychotropic medication is a type of drug prescribed to treat, manage, or alleviate symptoms of mental health disorders by affecting brain chemistry.