Which of the Following Is a Patient Confidentiality Practice Supported

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a patient confidentiality practice supported by HIPAA regulations?

• A) The initial patient information is gathered in the office waiting room.
• B) The patient's record is placed on the examination room door with the name facing out so it can be easily identified by the physician.
• C) Diagnostic tests for one patient are scheduled while another patient is standing by, waiting for discharge.
• D) A sign-in sheet is used that covers the names of patients who had signed in previously.

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