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1. What is the significance of the medical record for the physician? For the healthcare professional? For the patient?

2. What laws affect patient privacy issues?
3. Who owns the medical chart?

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1. To show the history of the patient’s health
2. HIPAA (health insurance portability and accountability act)
3. The medical chart belongs to the physician
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