The Privacy Act of 1974 Permits Patients to Request Amendments

question 438

Multiple Choice

The Privacy Act of 1974 permits patients to request amendments to their medical record in which type of facility?

• A) private proprietary health care facility
• B) mental health and chemical dependency facility
• C) university-based teaching facility
• D) Department of Defense health care facility

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Definitions:

Population-Focused

An approach or intervention aimed at addressing the health or social needs of a specific group or population rather than individuals.

Ecological Perspective

a viewpoint in social science that emphasizes the complex interrelations between individuals and their environment.

Mental Health Problems

A range of psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect an individual’s ability to function.

Multiple Levels

A term referring to the consideration or analysis of phenomena across various layers or dimensions, such as biological, social, or psychological.