If disclosure of PHI is permitted under HIPAA, what is disclosed? A. All information the particular doctor has on that patient B. Information the doctor thinks should be disclosed C. The minimum necessary to accomplish the purpose of the disclosure D. Information both patient and doctor think should be disclosed
I CHOOSE (C). am confuse!
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Great choice! Option C is the correct answer: "The minimum necessary to accomplish the purpose of the disclosure."
Now, let me explain why this is the correct answer.
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), healthcare providers are required to protect the privacy of patients' health information, also known as Protected Health Information (PHI). However, there are certain situations when the disclosure of PHI is permitted.
When disclosing PHI, healthcare providers must follow the principle of the "minimum necessary." This means that they should only disclose the minimum amount of PHI that is necessary to achieve the purpose of the disclosure.
For example, let's say a doctor needs to share a patient's medical records with a specialist to obtain a consultation on their diagnosis. The doctor would only share the specific information that is relevant to the consultation, rather than sharing the patient's entire medical history. This ensures that only the necessary information is disclosed and helps protect the patient's privacy.
So, in summary, under HIPAA, the disclosure of PHI should be limited to the minimum amount necessary to accomplish the purpose of the disclosure, which aligns with option C.