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1.1B. CONFIDENTIALITY 8.
Disclosure of Personal Health Information (PHI) is acceptable for all of the following except: A. B. C. D.
Health insurance reimbursement Treatment Health care operations Family information
Correct answer: D Rationale: Personal Health Information may be shared for healthcare reimbursement and benefit decisions. It may be used to provide information about health care services and operations. Personal Health Information may be shared for treatment purposes. It may not be shared with friends, employers, or family members without client permission. 9.
Which of the following describes a violation of privacy? A. Discussing a client’s care with a co-worker who is not assigned to that client. B. Attending an interdisciplinary team meeting to discuss discharge plans for a client. C. Sharing a client’s Personal Health Information with the client’s physical therapist. D. Contacting Protective Services to report suspected elder abuse of a client that you are providing care for. Correct answer: D Rationale: Personal Health Information may be shared with providers who are/or will be involved in the care of the client. Providers may only access information needed to perform their duties.
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