HITECH and HIPAA both seek to protect electronic health records (EHRs). HITECH strengthens HIPAA by encouraging the use of EHRs and improving privacy and security safeguards. To maintain compliance and protect patient information, a Medical Assistant must ensure patient data confidentiality, adhere to proper EHR protocols, and stay up to date on regulatory changes.
Discussion Question 1 Discuss the physical assessment of a patient who presents with the complaint of cervical lymphadenopathy. What are the specific lymph
Discussion Question 1 Discuss the physical assessment of a patient who presents with the complaint of cervical lymphadenopathy. What are the specific lymph nodes that you will assess? How do you palpate the lymph nodes, and what are the normal versus abnormal findings? In the presence of abnormal findings, what