The Code of Ethics Is a Professional Practice Standard Applicable

question 44

True/False

The code of ethics is a professional practice standard applicable to all certified health information professionals.

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Definitions:

Patient

An individual who is receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Cognitive-behavioral Approach

A remedy plan that deals with counterproductive emotions, activities, and perceptions through a methodical, aim-oriented course of action.

Hallucinations

Perceptual experiences that occur without an external stimulus, vivid and clear with the full force and impact of normal perceptions, and not under voluntary control.