Two Main Differences Between Mental Health Records and General Health

question 19

Multiple Choice

Two main differences between mental health records and general health records include _____.

• A)Accurate provider documentation as well as timely entries are stricter for mental health records as compared with general health records
• B)Additional requirements for patient record content and more stringent privacy requirements are associated with mental health records
• C)Medical record retention regulations and policies as well as issues related to timely entries are more stringent for general health records
• D)The accuracy of entries in both types of patient records as well as consents required for the release of information are subject to HIPAA regulations

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Definitions:

Regulations

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to regulate behavior or achieve compliance.

Organization

A group of people who work together in an organized manner to achieve common goals and objectives.

Functional Structures

An organizational framework where departments are formed based on the functions they perform within the company, such as marketing, finance, or production.

Mechanistic

Describing an organization or approach that is highly structured and focuses on efficiency and predictability, often at the expense of flexibility.