A patient does not want to receive or sign the acknowledgment of receiving the notice of privacy. Explain to the patient what information is in the notice of privacy and why it is important to him or her.

What will be an ideal response?


Explain to the patient that a notice of privacy tells the patient about his or her right to access, request a copy of, or to amend the medical record. It also acknowledges that information will be released for treatment, payment, and other administrative activities of the facility.

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induration : Local ___________ area on the skin or else- where in the body.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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The two cell types that are capable of attacking host cells that are infected with virus are

________ and ________. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which source of water makes up 95 percent of the world’s supply of fresh water?

A. surface water B. precipitation C. groundwater D. ocean water

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A surgical procedure involving the complete replacement of the hip joint with a metal prosthesis is called a(n) ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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