In What Instance Is There No Requirement for a HIPAA

question 7

Multiple Choice

In what instance is there no requirement for a HIPAA release?

• A) When a patient tells the provider they do not care about personal information
• B) When a patient's family member calls the hospital after hearing the family member was shot on the street
• C) When a patient is admitted into the hospital after being in the emergency department
• D) When a court issues a subpoena

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Definitions:

Appendicular Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the limbs and their girdles, facilitating movement.

True Ribs

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Circulatory System

The system in the body by which blood and lymph are circulated, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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