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Which statement is true about when a family member can be provided with PHI? A)

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Question

Which statement is true about when a family member can be provided with PHI?

A)

The family member is directly involved in the patient's care.

B)

The family member is a health care professional.

C)

The patient's mother can always receive PHI on their child.

D)

The family member lives out of town and cannot come to the facility to check on the patient.

A)

The family member is directly involved in the patient's care.

B)

The family member is a health care professional.

C)

The patient's mother can always receive PHI on their child.

D)

The family member lives out of town and cannot come to the facility to check on the patient.

Explanation / Answer

Ans : A) The family member is directly involved in the patient's care.

PHI refers to the protected health information . This information is confidential as it relates to the past , present and future health status of the patient , so it can be disclosed only to the family member that is directly involved in the patient's care.