Asked by Mason
Tamara is a patient at a long-term care facility. Her adult daughter Sabrina shows up at the facility and asks to see the results of Tamara’s bloodwork. How should the medical assistant MOST likely respond and why?
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Responses
They should give Sabrina any information she requests because she is Tamara’s daughter.
They should give Sabrina any information she requests because she is Tamara’s daughter.
They should not give Sabrina any information because HIPAA protects Tabitha’s privacy.
They should not give Sabrina any information because HIPAA protects Tabitha’s privacy.
They should give Sabrina any information she requests because HIPAA rights extend to all relatives.
They should give Sabrina any information she requests because HIPAA rights extend to all relatives.
They should not give Sabrina any information because visitors are never allowed in long-term care facilities.
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They should not give Sabrina any information because HIPAA protects Tamara’s privacy.
Explanation: Under HIPAA the MA may not release a patient’s medical information to family members unless the patient has authorized the disclosure or the person is a legally appointed health care proxy/POA. If Tamara gives verbal or written permission (or Sabrina is Tamara’s legal decision‑maker), staff may share results; otherwise verify authorization or ask the patient for consent before releasing information.
Explanation: Under HIPAA the MA may not release a patient’s medical information to family members unless the patient has authorized the disclosure or the person is a legally appointed health care proxy/POA. If Tamara gives verbal or written permission (or Sabrina is Tamara’s legal decision‑maker), staff may share results; otherwise verify authorization or ask the patient for consent before releasing information.
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