HIPAA Puts Many Restrictions on Patient Information Used

question 39

Multiple Choice

HIPAA puts many restrictions on patient information used:

• A)by the physician alone as he or she ponders the diagnosis
• B)by the person completing the health insurance claim as an employee in the office
• C)for marketing purposes or solicitation of sales
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Tourette Syndrome

A disorder affecting the nervous system, marked by uncontrollable vocal sounds and repeated movements, known as tics.

Neurologic Disorder

A condition affecting the nervous system, leading to issues with brain, spinal cord, or nerve function.

Tics

Involuntary, sudden, and repetitive motor movements or vocalizations that are hard to control.

Pressure Ulcers

Localized damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony area, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear.