CSC Medical Ethics & Patient Rights 4

Question 1

Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered the minimum necessary standard?

Accepted Answer

Accessing only the patient information needed to perform a specific task

Answer

The minimum necessary standard limits access to protected health information to only what is required to complete a specific job function.

Question 2

A collector feels a patient is being coerced by an accompanying person into submitting a urine specimen in someone else's name. The collector should:

Accepted Answer

Ask the accompanying person to wait outside and privately assess the patient

Answer

Removing the potentially coercive party allows the collector to privately assess whether the patient is acting voluntarily.

Question 3

Which federal law gives patients the right to access their own medical records within 30 days of a request?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Answer

HIPAA's Privacy Rule grants patients the right to inspect and obtain copies of their protected health information within 30 days.

Question 4

A collector accidentally sends a patient's lab results to the wrong fax number. This constitutes a:

Accepted Answer

HIPAA breach requiring investigation and possible notification

Answer

Misdirected faxes containing PHI are potential HIPAA breaches and must be assessed and reported according to the Breach Notification Rule.

Question 5

A patient expresses religious objections to blood being drawn. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the concern, inform the ordering provider, and document the patient's refusal if they decline

Answer

Religious beliefs are a valid basis for refusal; the collector must respect the patient's autonomy, notify the provider, and document accordingly.

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