When Sending a Fax, the Medical Assistant Must

question 38

Multiple Choice

When sending a fax, the medical assistant must

• A) adhere to HIPAA and HITECH rules.
• B) ensure contact information for the sender and recipient is on the face sheet.
• C) always instruct the recipient to call when the fax is received.
• D) only use a face sheet when sending patient information.
• E) A and B

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