Homework Help: Health

Posted by Amanda on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:02pm.

What is a doctor’s responsibility if a patient requests restrictions on the use of his or
her PHI?
A. The doctor must comply with the patient’s wishes.
B. The doctor need not comply with the patient’s wishes if HIPAA would otherwise
permit restrictions.
C. The doctor must comply with the patient’s wishes if the patient has good cause.
D. Since HIPAA doesn’t address this issue, the doctor is free to decide on a case-bycase
basis.

(A)

Health - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:33pm
I'm sure A is correct.
Health - dragon girl, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 3:38pm
A
Health - louna, Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 6:56pm
The answer is B it is page 5 on your book

Patients may request restrictions on the use of information,
but health care providers don’t have to agree to the restrictions
if the disclosure and use would be otherwise permitted
under the final version of the Privacy Rule.

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