ABO NOCE Basic Opticianry

Category - Laws, Regulations, and Standards

Disclosure of patient health information to which of the following parties is required by law in certain situations without patient consent? Choose all that apply.
  1. Department of Public Health
  2. Law enforcement
  3. Family member
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answers: A and B - The Department of Public Health and law enforcement

In certain situations, disclosure of patient health information to the Department of Public Health and to law enforcement is required by law, even without the patient’s consent. Law enforcement may request information in order to facilitate an investigation while health care facilities are required by law to report certain information to public health agencies.
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