The first federal legislation protecting the privacy of medical records is ________.

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


HIPAA

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Which of the following is a component of patient advocacy?

A) Providing oxygen to a patient that is short of breath B) Granting patient wishes and not reporting spousal abuse to the authorities C) Immobilizing the neck of a patient with a possible spinal injury D) Building rapport with the patient during transport to the hospital

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Name the two laws that guarantee the strict level of confidentiality of client information when seeking treatment for substance abuse

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Steroids are illegal without a prescription and are banned in almost all competitions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Define period prevalence. Contrast period prevalence with point prevalence. What is the distinction between period prevalence and incidence during the same period?

What will be an ideal response?

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