Which of the Following Is a True Statement About a Patient's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about a patient's personal health record (PHR) ?

• A) PHR files are legal documents and are regulated by federal laws.
• B) PHR data are entered by healthcare professionals or their staff.
• C) PHRs may be stored and maintained on secure Internet sites.
• D) PHR data usually can be disclosed without the patient's written permission.
• E) PHR files contain treatment information related to only one provider.

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