HIPPA, the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act, mandates at the federal level that personal health information be kept private. Under which of the following situations is it not legal for you to relay personal health information on behalf of your patient:
Explanation
Answer: A - Release of protected health information requires a signed release in all circumstances except to another healthcare professional who needs the information for continuum of care, when you suspect abuse or neglect, a subpoena, third party payment billing forms, legal guardianship, and reporting of rape and gunshot wounds.
