A Patient Has a Concern That the Security and Privacy

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient has a concern that the security and privacy of health information has been compromised. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

• A) "You should contact the Office of Civil Rights to file a complaint about privacy and security rights."
• B) "You should contact your insurance provider if you have a complaint."
• C) "You can contact the local office of the Department of Health and Human Services."
• D) "You can contact the information technology department at the hospital."

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Definitions:

Salary Allowance

A fixed amount or portion of an employee's salary allocated for specific expenses, often tax-exempt.