If a team member discloses a patient's personal information to any unauthorized person, this is a direct violation of the
code of ethics.
dental jurisprudence regulations.
HIPAA law.
dental malpractice act.
HIPAA law.
Rationale: HIPAA law – This is a federal law that prohibits the discussion of personal medical treatment of any kind with any unauthorized person. An authorized person would include someone that the patient has specifically designated in writing.
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A) laboratory test B) examination C) function study D) measurement
When platelets adhere to the vessel wall, they are activated and begin to ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Accounts Receivable for a physician's office contains ____.
A. accumulated charges for services performed B. expected payments for services performed C. a list of patients who were seen by the physician during the fiscal year D. accumulated cash payments made at the time of service