CHIMA NEC - Legal Aspects of HIM / Privacy, Confidentiality, Access and Release of PHI / Ethical Aspects of HIM and Professional Practice Questions and Correct Answers

CHIMA NEC - Legal Aspects of HIM / Privacy, Confidentiality, Access and Release of PHI / Ethical Aspects of HIM and Professional Practice Questions and Correct Answers How many levels of Court are there in Canada a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 - Correct Answer d. 4 The primary purpose of the health record is to a. Serve as evidence in legal proceedings b. assist in accreditation of an individual or a facility c. determine or audit funding levels d. none of the above - Correct Answer d. none of the above When dealing with deceased individuals the authority to give consent is usually given by the: a. executor b. lawyer c. next of kin d. person with power of attorney - Correct Answer a. executor What area is not regulated at the federal level a. Drugs b. First Nation and Inuit health c. Public Health d. Regional health authorities or networks - Correct Answer d. Regional health authorities or networks