Asked by Sindi
Paula Patient's attorney asks Dr. Bob for medical records about Paula's car accident and promises to provide a written authorization from Paula later. Dr. Bob gives the attorney Paula's entire file, including her records about treatment for HIV. Discuss any violations of HIPPA privacy rule that may have occurred.
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
Since Paula didn't sign an authorization statement, Dr. Bob violated the law.
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