If the Provider Believes That It Is in the Patient's

question 42

Multiple Choice

If the provider believes that it is in the patient's best interest that family members be involved in patient health education, the medical assistant can contact the family only if the patient has given approval. This permission should be included in the patient's HIPAA information and should be documented in the medical record so that all employees can read evidence of the patient's approval.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
• D) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.

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