The HIPAA Privacy Rule and Risk Management Affect the Laboratory

question 2

Multiple Choice

The HIPAA privacy rule and risk management affect the laboratory in the all following situations except:

• A) tests results are considered protected health information and cannot be seen or heard by others.
• B) the patient is provided with information regarding how to prepare for a lab test.
• C) test results are properly documented on the lab log and on the patient's health record.
• D) patients do not have control over the use and disclosure of their health information.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal Illness

Is a set of symptoms experienced when a person stops taking or reduces intake of a substance they are dependent on, leading to physical and psychological distress.

Physical Dependence

A physiological state of adaptation to a substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when that substance is stopped.

Intense Cravings

Intense desires or urges for specific substances or experiences, often associated with addiction or nutritional deficiencies.

Psychological Dependence

A condition characterized by a perceived need to continue using a substance due to emotional or mental attachment rather than physical dependence.