What is the purpose of the federal statute entitled Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records?

What will be an ideal response?

This statute protects patients with histories of substance abuse regarding the release of information about treatment. It requires that a separate authorization be done by the patient.

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Which of the following agencies is the primary agency responsible for establishing guidelines and standards to regulate health care worker safety as it relates to communicable disease transmission?

A) NFPA B) CDC C) FEMA D) OSHA

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Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory disorder caused by bronchial obstruc-tion characterized by wheezing, prolonged expiration, shortness of breath, and sensations of chest tightness?

a. Sinusitis b. Asthma c. Cystic dysnomia d. Congestive lung syndrome

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