A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is developing…
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is developing a treatment plan for two patients who both require intensive outpatient therapy. The clinic only has one available slot in the program. The PMHNP decides to assign the slot to the patient who presents with the greatest clinical need and fewest community supports, while arranging alternative resources for the other patient. Which ethical principle guided the PMHNP’s decision?
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A patient requests a complete copy of their psychotherapy records under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner reviews the chart and notes extensive process notes that include personal impressions, countertransference reactions, and details not appropriate for disclosure. According to HIPAA regulations, what is the most appropriate action for the PMHNP to take?
Read DetailsMrs. Adams is a 68 y/o female seen in your clinic with a chi…
Mrs. Adams is a 68 y/o female seen in your clinic with a chief complaint headache, arthralgias and nausea. You review her labs and find a Sodium of 140, Potassium of 4.0, Glucose of 108, Calcium of 14.0. You are concerned she has:
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