An Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) Is Not

question 35

Multiple Choice

An authorization to disclose protected health information (PHI) is not required when

• A) a patient's new employer wishes to verify the employee's past medical history.
• B) Dr. Jones releases records to Dr. Smith for continuity of patient care.
• C) Happy Hospital identifies a patient as a cancer survivor in its newsletter.
• D) ABC Insurance Company verifies that a patient was diagnosed with HIV.

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Definitions:

Sacajawea

A Lemhi Shoshone woman who is known for her help to the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by exploring the Louisiana Territory.

Shoshone

A Native American tribe originally from the western United States, known for their cultural richness and history of resistance.

Meriwether Lewis

An American explorer best known for leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the western territories of the United States.