Question

A student is notified that her son's ex-wife has been admitted to the hospital. The student reviews the ex-wife's electronic health record. This action is a violation of HIPAA policy
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and could result in legal consequences. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) strictly prohibits unauthorized access to a patient's electronic health record. Unless the student has explicit legal permission to access the ex-wife's health record or is directly involved in her care, they are not authorized to view it. Violations of HIPAA can result in significant civil penalties, criminal charges, or disciplinary action by the school or employer. Therefore, the student should refrain from reviewing the ex-wife's electronic health record without proper authorization.