An implied contract is a:
A) contract in which some terms are not specifically stated, but are understood by the parties
based on the nature of the transaction.
B) legally binding exchange of promises or an agreement between parties that the law will
enforce.
C) document signed under duress or coercion.
D) contract in which terms are written out in the document.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects:
A) information in medical records. B) health insurance information.
C) patient billing information. D) all of the above.
An ombudsman is a(n):
A) expert in the systematic investigation of the human mind, including behavior, cognition,
and affect.
B) person or business authorized to act on another's behalf.
C) family member or close friend who is trusted to make health care decisions on behalf of
the patient.
D) social worker, nurse, or trained volunteer who ensures that patients are properly cared for
and respected.
A process by which a governmental authority gives permission to a person or health care organization to operate or to work in a profession is:
A) registration. B) certification.
C) licensure. D) none of the above.
Licensure, certification, and registration in the health care field are:
A) controls that help determine the scope of practice.
B) controls that help determine the scope of treatment.
C) a way for government agencies to control money.
D) a waste of taxpayers' dollars.
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