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In an emergency treatment situation, a health care provider:
Suggested Answer: B
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30 comments · newest first
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Gayla
12 months ago
E is not necessary in emergencies, just FYI!
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Nieves
12 months ago
D sounds confusing, you can use PHI but not share it?
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Freeman
1 year ago
Wait, you can treat without patient consent? That's wild!
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Gertude
1 year ago
I disagree, A should always be followed for consent.
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Peggie
1 year ago
C is the right answer! Best judgment is key in emergencies.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
I’m confused about the rules around PHI. I thought we had to inform patients about privacy practices, but that seems less relevant in an emergency.
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Lillian
1 year ago
I recall a practice question about disclosing PHI, and it mentioned using best judgment in emergencies. That makes me lean towards C.
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Giovanna
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like we discussed that PHI can be used in emergencies without needing a signature. Could it be D?
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Johnna
1 year ago
I think I remember that in emergencies, providers can sometimes act without patient consent, so maybe C is correct?
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Weldon
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the Learn action is used to capture potential threats, so I'll need to look into the aslearn process and the Learn database size.
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Hoa
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on the difference between a rolling budget and an incremental budget. Can someone help me understand how to distinguish those two options?
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Pearlene
1 year ago
Okay, I think the key here is to consider how a strategies-based approach might not be specific enough to relate to individual jobs and locations. That seems like the most likely disadvantage.
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Corrie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the "availability requirements" part. Do we need to set that to "ALL" or just "1"? I'll have to double-check the options to make sure I choose the right one.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
Option B - call grandma, she'll know what to do. Or at least she'll make you feel better about it.
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Samira
1 year ago
E, for sure. Gotta make sure the patient knows all about those privacy practices before you start poking and prodding them. Can't be too careful these days.
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Antonio
1 year ago
E) Must inform the patient about the Notice of Privacy Practices before delivering treatment.
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Kina
1 year ago
C) May use their best judgment in order to provide appropriate treatment.
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Matilda
1 year ago
A) Must obtain the signature of the patient before disclosing PHI to another provider.
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Tashia
1 year ago
D seems like the way to go. Use the PHI, but don't tell anyone else about it. That's like keeping a secret superhero identity, right?
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Dottie
1 year ago
E) Must inform the patient about the Notice of Privacy Practices before delivering treatment.
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Hubert
1 year ago
D) May use PHI but may not disclose it to another provider
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Antione
1 year ago
C) May use their best judgment in order to provide appropriate treatment.
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Willard
1 year ago
I'm going with option B. The provider should contact a relative before disclosing any PHI, just to be on the safe side. Gotta cover those legal bases, you know?
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Alline
1 year ago
I think option C is the correct answer. In an emergency, the provider should be able to use their best judgment to provide appropriate treatment without having to worry about all the paperwork.
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Caren
1 year ago
I think option C shows that the provider's main priority is the patient's well-being in emergency situations.
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Felix
1 year ago
Yes, it's important for the provider to be able to make quick decisions to provide the necessary treatment.
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Lynsey
1 year ago
I agree, option C allows the provider to act quickly in an emergency.
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Lelia
2 years ago
But what about patient privacy? Shouldn't they still try to obtain consent before disclosing PHI?
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Refugia
2 years ago
I agree with Elfriede. It's important for the provider to act quickly and do what's best for the patient.
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Elfriede
2 years ago
I think in an emergency, the health care provider may use their best judgment to provide treatment.