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HIPAA allows patient information to be shared with family members of the patient with or without the patient's consent.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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HIPAA requires covered entities to protect health information of their patients.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

False (PHI can only be disclosed with consent of the patient, even for family members.)

Answer to Question 2

TRUE





 

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