Explain the purpose of the Privacy Act of 1974


The Privacy Act of 1974 was implemented to protect the privacy of individuals identified in information systems maintained by federal government hospitals, and to provide access to records concerning these persons.

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Patient education consists of all of the following except:

A) utilizing teaching resources in the medical office. B) communicating personal opinions. C) promoting health screenings to patients. D) providing resource information and educational literature.

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The formula weight of a substance expressed in grams is called a(n) ____________________.

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

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Males are more predisposed to urinary tract infections because of the location of the urethra to the anus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Discuss characteristics of managed care plans as they finance and deliver health care services.

What will be an ideal response?

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