The Use and Disclosure of Personal Medical Information Is Protected

question 58

Multiple Choice

The use and disclosure of personal medical information is protected by the

• A)Privacy Act of 1974.
• B)Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
• C)Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.
• D)Public Health Service Act of 1944.

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing mammal or human inside the womb from the end of the embryonic stage until birth.

Developmental Process

The sequence of biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that humans undergo from birth throughout their lives.

Distinct Stages

refers to the separate and clearly differentiated phases within a process or development.

Timing

The selection of the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect, such as delivering a punchline or making a decision.