HIPAA Exam HIO-201 Topic 3 Question 56 Discussion

Actual exam question for HIPAA's HIO-201 exam

Question #: 56
Topic #: 3

A doctor is sending a patient's lab work to a lab That is an external business partner. The lab and the doctor's staff are all trained on the doctor's Privacy Practices. The doctor has a signed Notice from the patient, In order to use or disclose PHI, the lab MUST.

ARequest that the patient sign the lab's Notice of Privacy Practices

BDo nothing more --- the activity is covered by the doctor's Notice of Privacy Practices,

CObtain a specific authorization from the patient.

DObtain a specific authorization from the doctor.

EVerify that the doctor's Notice of Privacy Practices has not expired.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Bernardo at Sep 03, 2023, 03:49 AM

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Hermila

8 days ago

But what if the lab already has a signed Notice from the patient? Wouldn't that be enough?

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Keith

9 days ago

I agree with Adrianna. It's important to get the patient's authorization before disclosing their PHI.

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Adrianna

11 days ago

I think the lab should obtain a specific authorization from the patient.

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