HIPAA Violation: Sharing Patient Assessment with a Friend
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What is the primary concern in the given scenario?

  • The patient's name is being shared with the friend
  • The therapist is discussing the assessment with someone outside the healthcare team (correct)
  • The patient's assessment is not confidential
  • The therapist's friend is not a healthcare professional

    • Why is the scenario not a violation of the patient's HIPAA rights according to the statement?

  • Because the friend is a healthcare professional
  • Because the therapist is authorized to share the information
  • Because the patient's name is not a personal identifier
  • Because the assessment does not contain personal information (correct)

    • What is the implication of sharing a patient's name in the given scenario?

  • It is not a concern because the patient's name is already public information
  • It is a violation of HIPAA because it can be used to identify the patient
  • It is a violation of HIPAA because it is personal information
  • It is not a violation of HIPAA because it is not sensitive information (correct)

    • What is the purpose of HIPAA in relation to the given scenario?

    <p>To protect patient's personal information from unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary issue with the therapist's actions in the given scenario?

    <p>The therapist is discussing the patient's assessment with a non-medical professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

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