During lunch in the cafeteria, a student says to her instructor, "I just don't know what to do with John Smith in room 3223. He won't let me provide any care.This action is a violation of HIPAA policy?
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No, this action is not a violation of HIPAA policy. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is concerned with the privacy and security of patients' personal health information, not with a patient refusing care from a healthcare provider. It is important for the instructor and student to find out why John Smith is refusing care and address any concerns he may have in order to provide the best possible care for him.