When a Patient Is Transferred to Another Facility, Access to the Medical

question 17

True/False

When a patient is transferred to another facility, access to the medical records by the receiving facility is no longer permitted under HIPAA.

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Definitions:

Carotid

Pertaining to the major arteries located on each side of the neck that supply blood to the head, neck, and brain.

Anastomosis

A surgical connection between two tubes, vessels, or ducts in the body to allow flow between them.

Claudication

Pain caused by too little blood flow, usually during exercise, typically felt in the legs.

Aneurysm

An abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, usually an artery, which can lead to the risk of rupture.