The Law That Mandated Electronic Health Records and Provides the Rules

question 49

Multiple Choice

The law that mandated electronic health records and provides the rules for patient access to their records is:

• A) OSHA
• B) JCAHO
• C) FDA
• D) DOJ
• E) HIPAA

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Definitions:

Stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, often leading to discrimination.

Mental Disorders

Medical conditions that involve changes in cognition, emotional state, or behavior, which lead to discomfort and/or hindered ability to function.

Communities

Groups of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, sharing social, religious, or professional ties.

Partial Hospitalization

A form of intensive outpatient treatment for mental illness that provides medical monitoring and therapy during the day, but allows patients to return home at night.