Question

How can you tell if a piece of information is protected health information?

A. It is protected only if it includes a patient’s name
B. It is protected only if it includes a patient’s Social Security number
C. It is only protected if it directly identifies a patient
D. It is protected if it directly or indirectly identifies a patient

Answer 1

you can tell that its portected by if it directly or indirectly identifys each patient

Answer 2

Protected Health Information (PHI) is any information in a medical record that can be used to identify an individual, and that was created, used, or disclosed in the course of providing a health care service, such as a diagnosis or treatment. A piece of information is only protected if it directly identifies a patient. Correct answer: C