CHPC Patient Rights and Access to Health Records 2

Question 1

Which HIPAA right permits an individual to request that a covered entity communicate with them at a specific location or by a specific method?

Accepted Answer

Right to confidential communications

Answer

The right to confidential communications allows individuals to ask covered entities to contact them through alternative means or at alternative locations.

Question 2

If a covered entity denies a patient's amendment request, what must the entity provide?

Accepted Answer

Written denial with the basis and information about filing a statement of disagreement

Answer

When denying an amendment, the covered entity must provide a written denial that includes the basis for denial and the patient's right to submit a statement of disagreement.

Question 3

Under the HITECH Act, which entity extended individual rights regarding PHI to business associates?

Accepted Answer

Business associates are now directly liable for honoring certain patient rights

Answer

HITECH made business associates directly liable under HIPAA, including obligations related to individual rights such as access and accounting of disclosures.

Question 4

A patient submits a written request to restrict how their PHI is used for treatment purposes. The covered entity may:

Accepted Answer

Grant or deny the restriction at its discretion (except the mandatory out-of-pocket rule)

Answer

For most restriction requests, covered entities have discretion to agree or disagree, with the exception of the mandatory restriction when a patient pays fully out of pocket.

Question 5

Which of the following is included in the disclosures that must appear in an accounting of disclosures?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures for public health activities without authorization

Answer

Accounting of disclosures covers disclosures made without patient authorization for purposes such as public health, law enforcement, and oversight activities.

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CHPC Patient Rights and Access to Health Records 2