which of the following is true in regard to limited data sets>
a. Patients must authorize the use of limited data sets.
b. those who receive limited data sets can pass them on without restrictions
c. limited data sets can't include a patient's city, state, age, and birth date
d. limited data sets contain some individual identifiers.
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To determine which of the following options is true in regard to limited data sets, let's go through each option and analyze them one by one:
a. Patients must authorize the use of limited data sets.
To verify this, we need to understand what a limited data set is. A limited data set is a type of protected health information (PHI) that removes certain patient identifiers to minimize the risk of identification. While it does not require patient authorization like a full data set, it does still require adherence to specific privacy regulations. Patients do not need to explicitly authorize the use of limited data sets.
b. Those who receive limited data sets can pass them on without restrictions.
This statement is incorrect. Limited data sets are subject to strict privacy regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any entity or individual receiving a limited data set must enter into a data use agreement (DUA), which sets forth restrictions and safeguards on how the data can be used or disclosed. The data cannot be passed on without restrictions.
c. Limited data sets can't include a patient's city, state, age, and birth date.
This statement is incorrect. Limited data sets can include certain identifiers, such as geographic subdivisions larger than a zip code (e.g., city, state), dates (including birth dates), and ages, as long as it does not directly identify an individual. Other direct identifiers, such as names, addresses, social security numbers, etc., would be removed.
d. Limited data sets contain some individual identifiers.
This statement is true. Limited data sets do include some individual identifiers, but not direct identifiers that can directly identify an individual. Indirect identifiers such as demographic information (excluding certain specifics) can be present in a limited data set.
Based on the explanations above, option d. limited data sets contain some individual identifiers is the correct answer.