Author Question: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ... (Read 124 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations?

a. A bank can check for a preexisting condition.
b. The patient controls access to his or her medical records.
c. Psychotherapy and medical records are treated equally.
d. An employer can check for a preexisting condition.

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of patients with GBS develop respiratory muscle paralysis?

a. <5
b. 6 to 9
c. 10 to 30
d. 31 to 50

FergA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
With the HIPAA, the patient controls access to his or her medical records. Banks and employers are prevented from accessing the patient's medical information without permission. Psychotherapy records are given extra protection.

Answer to Question 2

C
Approximately 10-30 of patients with GBS develop respiratory muscle paralysis.