This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 hold mental health ... (Read 79 times)

deesands

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
on: Jul 19, 2018
What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 hold mental health care professionals legally and ethically responsible for?
 
  A) Portability of medical records
  B) Accurate documentation
  C) Correct billing of insurance companies
  D) Client confidentiality

Question 2

On admittance to a mental health unit, a client tells the nurse that he or she does not want anyone to know that he or she is a patient there. The next day the nurse receives a phone call requesting information about the client.
 
  The nurse refuses to acknowledge that the client is a patient on the unit. What is the best way to describe how this nurse is acting?
  A) Confidently
  B) Legally
  C) Ethically
  D) Privately


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Mochi

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


deesands

  • Member
  • Posts: 514
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

xiaomengxian

  • Member
  • Posts: 311
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Determinants of health Determinants of health
When the United States gets stuck over a controversial issue—usually something a divided Congress ca When the United States gets stuck over a controversial issue—usually something a divided Congress ca
Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
An example of an intake screen in an electronic health record. An example of an intake screen in an electronic health record.
What do epigenetics do for our health? What do epigenetics do for our health?
homework help health studies homework help health studies
Video: Exercise and cardiac output & Definition of stroke volume

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library