Compare the difference between HIPAA Consent and HIPAA Authorization
What will be an ideal response?
Authorization requires the patient's permission to disclose PHI ; signed consent is optional. The patient gives consent for the provider to disclose PHI for purposes of treatmen t, obtaining payment, and operation of the healthcare facility by acknowledging receipt of a copy of the office privacy policy.
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The physician has a(n) ________responsibility to see patients who are acutely ill or need emergency care
a. moral b. ethical c. minimal d. legal
Which of the following statements regarding the incident command system is correct?
A: The incident command system is only practical when dealing with a natural disaster, terrorist attack, or any incident involving mass numbers of patients. B: Agencies involved in a multiple casualty incident must work independently of each other in order to address needs specific to their area of expertise. C: The incident command system provides for an algorithmic approach to all major incidents, regardless of their size, duration, or complexity. D: Emergency response agencies are required to use the incident command system, regardless of the type, size, or complexity of the incident.