Nr548 Final Exam

In which of these situations would it be appropriate to share a child or adolescent's protected health information with a parent? A 12-year-old who has designated the parent to be the personal representative in a state allowing adolescents to consent to their treatment. Appropriate Inappropriate {Ans: Appropriate Rationale: In states where consent to treat is required and the child has indicated that the parent should be the personal representative, it would be appropriate to share the information so long as the PMHNP does not suspect abuse, neglect, or that sharing would not be in the child's best interests.}Telepsychiatry Legal and Regulatory Considerations: Malpractice insurance {Ans: Malpractice insurance is required and some policies require additional policies for telehealth.}Older adults: changes that impact cognitive functioning {Ans: -Sensory deficits, especially vision and hearing -Physical health -Poverty -Medications -Active use of information processing strategies -Lifestyle factors -Neurodegenerative conditions}Care Coordination {Ans: With consent from the patient and in accordance with privacy guidelines, telemental health providers should arrange for appropriate and regular communication with other professionals and organizations involved in the care of the patient.}Piaget's cognitive stage: Sensorimotor {Ans: • 0-2 years of age • cognitive abilities based on reflexes •