Author Question: Which of the following is TRUE regarding disclosure of protected health information? A) You can ... (Read 45 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following is TRUE regarding disclosure of protected health information?

A) You can discuss a patient as long as you can't be overheard.
B) You can give the information to the billing office.
C) You may discuss a patient with your spouse so she understands your stress.
D) You can have other medics read your run reports.

Question 2

In which of the following situations is it legal to share information about treatment you provided to a patient?

A) The triage nurse at the ED asks about the care provided to the patient.
B) The patient gives verbal consent to release information to a friend.
C) The patient's lawyer requests the information over the phone.
D) You are asked by a coworker who knows the patient.