What are two main differences between mental health records and general health records?

A) Accurate provider documentation as well as timely entries are stricter for mental health records as compared with general health records
B) Additional requirements for patient record content and more stringent privacy requirements are associated with mental health records
C) Medical record retention regulations and policies as well as issues related to timely entries are more stringent for general health records
D) The accuracy of entries in both types of patient records as well as consents required for the release of information are subject to HIPAA regulations


B

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