*HIPAA: Do the right Thing!*
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1. The term covered entities includes health plans and healthcare clearinghouses and business associates.
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True
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2. If the information about a patient's care is recorded on tape, it is NOT considered PHI.
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True
False
3. If a patient's health information matches patient to record, it needs to be protected.
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True
False
4. When it comes to sharing patient information for use in treatment, use and disclosure of PHI should be limited to the minimum required.
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True
False
5. A medical secretary scheduling a surgical procedure is permitted use.
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True
False
6. A nurse talking to a behavioral therapist about their patient is permitted use.
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True
False
7. Use and disclosure of PHI is permitted for claims billing.
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True
False
8. Use and disclosure of PHI to maintain your agency's patient directory requires patient authorization.
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True
False
9. If a patient requests his or her records, your facility must take action within 7 working days.
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True
False
10. Authorization is not required to disclose PHI to a coroner.
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True
False
11. Patient authorization is required to report victim abuse.
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True
False
12. The Privacy Rule permits use and disclosure of PHI without written authorization, but with patient agreement to inform family members about the patient's condition.
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True
False
13. Written authorization is required to inform family members or other identified persons about a patient's death.
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True
False
14. Signed consent forms for routine healthcare are not required by HIPAA law.
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True
False
15. Authorization is required before using or disclosing PHI to encourage people to purchase a product.
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True
False
16. Patients can request to inspect their medical record.
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True
False
17. Patients are also allowed to ask to change their medical record when something is incorrect.
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True
False
18. If a healthcare provider believes it could cause harm to their patient if allowed to inspect thier medical record, the healthcare provider can refuse to allow patient to inspect it.
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True
False
19. A personal Representative can exercise all rights that apply to the patient.
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True
False
20. Authorization is required before using or disclosing PHI when a health plan informs patients about services such as discounts for prescription drugs.
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