You are creating a new encounter for a longtime patient. What is the easiest way to compare information from her previous visits?

In the context of diagnostic tests, what does "prevalence" refer to?

A) The ability of a diagnostic test to detect only the medical condition in question B) The ability of a diagnostic test to detect the medical condition in question in every patient who has the condition C) The frequency of the condition in the population tested at a given time D) The quantity that tells the probability that a result from a diagnostic test is correct

Which specifically requires an individual's authorization prior to disclosure and for which HIPAA has established specific requirements for an authorization form?

a. covered entity data and information b. designated record set c. protected health information d. treatment, payment, and operations