A health care facility publishes a newsletter that contains the number of patients served by geographic area. This a violation of HIPAA rules of privacy and confidentiality.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Information is considered nonconfidential when the information is considered common knowledge.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
For which of the following procedures pulmonary rehabilitation has become recognized as a pre-requisite?
a. Thoracotomy b. Lung volume reduction surgery c. Lung transplantation d. Heart transplantation
Which is a type of radiation source that can be implanted?
a. Fluoroscopy b. Brachytherapy c. Intraperitoneal d. Subclavian
Which is a disadvantage of local anesthesia?
a. Increased apprehension of the patient during the procedure b. Avoids the effects of general anesthesia c. Recovery period is minimized d. Requires minimal equipment