The Extent to Which the HIPAA Privacy Rule May Regulate

question 236

Multiple Choice

The extent to which the HIPAA privacy rule may regulate an individual's rights of access is not meant to preempt other existing federal laws and regulations. This means that if an individual's rights of access

• A) is less under another existing federal law, I IIPAA must follow the directions of that law.
• B) is refused by a federal facility, HIPAA must also refuse the individual of the access.
• C) is greater under another applicable federal law, the individual should be afforded the greater access.
• D) is greater under another existing federal law, l-iIPAA can obstruct freedoms of the other federal law when using electronic health records.

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Definitions:

Intense Thirst

A strong and persistent desire to drink fluids, often a symptom of dehydration or uncontrolled diabetes.

Myocardial Infarction

A heart attack that occurs when the blood flow to the heart is reduced as a result of blockage in the coronary arteries or their branches.

Chest Pain

A sensation of discomfort or pain in the chest, which can be a symptom of various conditions ranging from non-serious to life-threatening.

Infection

The presence of a pathogen in or on the body.