Protected Health Information (PHI) in a Patient's Personal Health Record

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Short Answer

Protected health information (PHI) in a patient's personal health record is covered by ________ laws and cannot be disclosed without the patient's express written permission, unless allowed by federal or state statute.

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Definitions:

Resilient

The ability to quickly recover from difficulties or spring back into shape; emotional strength in facing stress or hardship.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another with intentions of settling, permanently or temporarily, at a new location.

Social Comparison

The tendency to assess one’s abilities, achievements, social status, and other attributes by measuring them against those of other people, especially one’s peers.

Significant Adversity

Major difficulties or misfortune that requires coping mechanisms and resilience to overcome.