Question

Angela asserts that HIPAA allows her to have copies of the records that result from her psychotherapy sessions with Dr. Xenon. Angela:

1) can look through the records along with Dr. Xenon.
2) must have Dr. Xenon's permission.
3) must have Dr. Xenon's permission and can only look through the records along with Dr. Xenon.
4) can have personal copies of these records.

Answer 1

According to HIPAA, Angela needs Dr. Xenon's permission to access the records from her psychotherapy sessions.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this case, according to HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Angela has the right to have copies of the records that result from her psychotherapy sessions with Dr. Xenon. However, Angela must have Dr. Xenon's permission to access these records. She can look through the records along with Dr. Xenon, but she cannot have personal copies of the records without Dr. Xenon's permission. So, option 2) must have Dr. Xenon's permission, is the correct answer.