Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 5

Question 5

 

Question:

 

Under new HIPAA rules, which of the following PHI disclosures is allowed?

 

 

 

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Disclosure of mental health records to third parties without written or verbal approval from the patient
 

 

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Discussing care with a patient’s employer, including preexisting conditions and behavioral health issues
 

 

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Disclosing the cause of death to a family member after a patient’s death. The family member was involved in the patient’s care but is not the executor of the patient’s estate.
 

 

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Giving the date of an upcoming appointment to the parent of an 18-year-old. The 18-year-old is on the parent’s insurance plan.
 

 

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