HIPAA Exam HIO-201 Topic 1 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for HIPAA's HIO-201 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 1

[All HIO-201 Questions]

In an emergency treatment situation, a health care provider:

AMust obtain the signature of the patient before disclosing PHI to another provider.

BMust contact a relative of the patient before disclosing PHI to another provider.

CMay use their best judgment in order to provide appropriate treatment.

DMay use PHI but may not disclose it to another provider

EMust inform the patient about the Notice of Privacy Practices before delivering treatment.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lauran at Sep 20, 2022, 07:06 PM

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3 days ago

I agree with Elfriede. It's important for the provider to act quickly and do what's best for the patient.

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4 days ago

I think in an emergency, the health care provider may use their best judgment to provide treatment.

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