When Patients "Opt-Out" of the Facility Directory, It Means

question 18

Multiple Choice

When patients "opt-out" of the facility directory, it means

• A) they will be discharged from the facility immediately.
• B) their name will not be posted outside the room where they are located.
• C) the facility will never reveal that they are being treated at the facility.
• D) their name will not be disclosed on a published list of patients being treated at the facility.

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Definitions:

Truth in Lending Act (TILA)

A federal law designed to protect consumers in credit transactions by requiring clear disclosure of key terms of the lending arrangement and all costs.

Practice Management (PM) Software System

A category of healthcare software that deals with the day-to-day operations of a medical practice, including scheduling, billing, and other administrative tasks.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Digital versions of patients' paper charts, which contain medical and treatment histories of patients within one practice.

Patient Account Statements

Financial statements sent to patients detailing the charges and payments associated with their medical care.