Patient confidentiality is NOT only a matter of professionalism but also the law according to:

A. The Joint Commission.
B. HIPAA.
C. AAMA.
D. FDA.
E. PCAA.


ANSWER: B

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

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