Compare the difference between HIPAA Consent and HIPAA Authorization

What will be an ideal response?


Authorization requires the patient's permission to disclose PHI ; signed consent is optional. The patient gives consent for the provider to disclose PHI for purposes of treatmen t, obtaining payment, and operation of the healthcare facility by acknowledging receipt of a copy of the office privacy policy.

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All the basal ganglia are located in the cerebrum

a. True b. False

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Cricoid pressure can improve the view of the vocal cords during laryngoscopy.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An adult patient complained of a 1 x 1 cm slightly tender nonulcerated mass in his lower lip. The patient believes that the lesion developed after he bit his lip several weeks ago. This would most likely be which of the following?

a. Traumatic fibroma b. Granular cell tumor c. Squamous cell carcinoma d. Mucocele e. Traumatic granuloma

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Many physical educators now measure such physical performance components as ________.

A. endurance B. flexibility C. balance D. muscular strength E. All of the answers are correct.

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