Author Question: Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a physician may discuss a patient's medical condition or treatment ... (Read 114 times)

DelorasTo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

Answer: protected health information.