Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a physician may discuss a patient's ...

[DelorasTo]

Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a physician may discuss a patient's medical condition or treatment with a family member or friend only if:
 
  A. it is necessary in discussing payment for services.
  B. the patient is unconscious.
  C. the patient agrees verbally, in writing, or consent is implied.
  D. the patient has a terminal illness.

Question 2

Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a patient's medical record and claims history are considered:
 
  A. protected health information.
  B. managed care plan information.
  C. secure medical data.
  D. electronically transmitted data.

[owenfalvey]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: the patient agrees verbally, in writing, or consent is implied.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: protected health information.

[DelorasTo]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[matt95]

Gracias!