Because the Patient Record Is a Highly Personal Document, and Therefore

question 35

Multiple Choice

Because the patient record is a highly personal document, and therefore must be treated respectfully with regard to the coded data assigned, AHIMA has issued which of the following guidelines?

• A) HIPAA Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
• B) Standards of Ethical Coding
• C) standards for code sets
• D) Federal Register

Identify various conflict types and their effects on negotiation and interpersonal relationships.

Understand the principles and competencies required for effective mediation.

Grasp the intricacies of distributive versus integrative negotiation and the associated conflict-handling styles.

Appreciate the diversity within and among cultures in negotiation practices.

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Definitions:

White Space

The unmarked areas of a page or screen that aid in the readability and design of a document by breaking up text and elements.

Wordy Phrases

Lengthy expressions that could be more concisely stated, often making communication less effective by obscuring the main point.

Parallelism

The concurrent execution of multiple tasks or processes in computing to enhance performance.

Hedging

The use of language to express uncertainty or to lessen the impact of a statement, often to appear more polite or to avoid commitment.