How Are the HIMSS and the Corresponding TIGER Initiative Competencies

question 29

Essay

How are the HIMSS and the corresponding TIGER Initiative competencies relevant to clinical professionals?

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Definitions:

Ethnic Background

Refers to a person's heritage, culture, and ancestry, which can influence their social identity and experiences.

Suspect

A person thought to be guilty of a crime or wrongdoing, but not yet proven.

Confabulation

The production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the conscious intention to deceive.

Psychogenic Amnesia

A type of amnesia caused by psychological stressors, rather than physical injury or disease, leading to temporary memory loss.