In settings outside of mental health, HIPAA allows the disclosure of confidential information for treatment, payment, or operations (TPO). In which cases does this also apply to psychotherapy notes?


(1) The originator of the notes may use them for continuing treatment; (2) students, trainees, or practitioners may use psychotherapy notes in supervised mental health training programs; (3) the covered entity may use the notes when necessary to defend itself in a legal action brought by the individual; and (4) notes may be used as needed for health oversight activities or other activities as required by law.

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A term used to describe mechanical principles that apply to a body in motion

What will be an ideal response?

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When blood vessels increase in diameter, the blood pressure:

A. increases sharply. B. stays the same. C. increases. D. decreases.

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Which of the following ly describes insertion of a Combitube?

A. Place the patient's neck in a flexed position and insert the Combitube through the left side of the patient's mouth. B. Open the mouth with the tongue-jaw lift maneuver and insert the Combitube in the midline of the patient's mouth. C. Hyperextend the patient's neck and insert the Combitube in the midline of the patient's mouth. D. Open the patient's airway with a jaw-thrust maneuver and insert the Combitube through the right side of the patient's mouth.

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__________ is a device used to trim a dog's coat.

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

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