Question

Amelia is working in the field of health informatics. Her neighbor just came through the office where she works, and after filing her patient paperwork, Amelia looks at the documents and learns that her neighbor has cancer.

What is the most appropriate way to handle this situation, according to HIPAA?

Amelia should call her other neighbors to let people in the community know.

Amelia should contact her neighbor’s friends so they can send flowers and sympathy cards.

Amelia should keep the information to herself to respect her neighbor’s privacy.

Answer 1

Answer: Amelia should not be a Karen about the situation and go back inside her house.

Explanation: Have a great day

Answer 2

Amelia should keep the info to herself