Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About the Confidentiality

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the confidentiality of medical records?

• A) The only time information can be shared is for the purpose of patient care.
• B) It is okay for the information to be shared with anyone associated with the hospital.
• C) It is okay to share information with your family members.
• D) Veterinary medical records are not confidential, only human medical records are confidential.

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Definitions:

Electronic Conveniences

Tools and services provided digitally that simplify tasks and transactions, often making daily activities more efficient through technology.

Financial Statement

A proper journal that captures the flow of financial transactions and the economic positioning of an entity, whether a business, an individual, or another type.

Normal Balance

The side of an account (debit or credit) that increases its value; for example, assets and expenses have normal debit balances, while liabilities and revenues have credit balances.

Permanent/Temporary

Describes accounts or records in accounting that either carry their balances over across accounting periods (permanent) or are closed and zeroed out at the end of each period (temporary).