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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Therapeutic Pathways and Careers

Question 2 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science - PE201

What is the most appropriate way to handle this situation, according to HIPAA?

Answer
A
Amelia should call her other neighbors to let people in the community know.
B
Amelia should contact her neighbor’s friends so they can send flowers and sympathy cards.
C
Amelia should keep the information to herself to respect her neighbor’s privacy.

Explanation

HIPAA protects a person’s private health information, so Amelia should not share what she knows with neighbors or the person’s friends without permission. Keeping the information to herself respects her neighbor’s privacy. Choice C is the most appropriate response.

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