Final answer:
The correct answer to the student's question is option c, which states that covered entities must honor requests to not report a visit to insurance companies regardless of payment methods; this is not included in consumer control under HIPPA. The student's question relates to understanding rights to personal health information privacy and control.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to consumer control over personal health information and which actions are not included in these rights. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), individuals have certain rights regarding their health information: they can request who has accessed their records, correct errors in their records, and obtain a copy of their electronic medical records. However, covered entities are not obligated to honor requests to withhold medical visits from insurance companies if payment methods dictate otherwise, thus, the correct answer to the question is option c.
Healthcare policies balancing treatment costs, patient quality of life, and privacy risks should address: How will costs for treatments and diagnoses be managed without compromising patient care? What measures ensure quality of life for patients while also considering financial restraints? And how will individual privacy be protected in the sharing of electronic health records (EHRs) and other sensitive information?