Communication between a physician and patient is legally recognized as _____, and in some states this extends to social workers and psychotherapists
a. protected
b. private
c. privileged
d. waived
c
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An 86-year-old female has called 911 for rectal bleeding. There is a large amount of dark red blood and clots in the toilet and on the patient's clothing. The Emergency Medical Responder reports a blood pressure of 84/68 mmHg with a heart rate of 124 beats per minute. Given this information, the EMT should recognize:
A) narrowed pulse pressure and possible shock. B) normal blood pressure since the patient is alert and oriented. C) diastolic hypertension and risk for stroke. D) normal heart rate given the patient's age.
In 1948 the International Classification of Causes of Death (ICD) came under the direction of the:
A. British government. B. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. C. World Health Organization (WHO). D. National Council of Diagnostic Coding.