One of the Guidelines Regarding Disclosure of Information About a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

One of the guidelines regarding disclosure of information about a patient with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is that the health care worker may disclose the patient's diagnosis:

• A)only to the patient's immediate family.
• B)to no one.
• C)when ordering a test or procedure on the computer.
• D)to all visitors who enter the patient's room.

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Definitions:

Otalaryngologist

A medical doctor specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), as well as structures related to the head and neck.

Audiologist

A healthcare professional specialized in identifying, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring disorders of the auditory and vestibular system portions of the ear.

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, optimal condition despite changes in the external environment.

Equilibrium

A state of physical balance or a stable condition in which forces are balanced, often used in biological, chemical, and physical contexts.