Question

The minimum necessary standard: a) Limits use , disclosures, and requests for PHI to the minimum necessary amount of PHI needed to carry out the intended purposes of the use or disclosures b) Does not apply to exchanges between providers treating a patient c) Does not apply to uses or disclosures made to the individual or pursuant to the individual's authorization d) all of the above

1) Limits use , disclosures, and requests for PHI to the minimum necessary amount of PHI needed to carry out the intended purposes of the use or disclosures
2) Does not apply to exchanges between providers treating a patient
3) Does not apply to uses or disclosures made to the individual or pursuant to the individual's authorization
4) all of the above

Answer 1

The 'minimum necessary standard' referred to in the question is a HIPAA policy safeguarding patient information privacy, with exceptions for treatment-related exchanges and when authorized by the patient. The correct answer is 'd) all of the above'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the concept of minimum necessary standard under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which is designed to protect patient information privacy. The minimum necessary standard limits use, disclosures, and requests for Protected Health Information (PHI) to the least amount required to accomplish the intended purpose.

However, there are exceptions to this rule. It does not apply when information is exchanged between providers treating a patient or when PHI is used or disclosed to the individual upon their authorization. Therefore, the correct choice that encompasses all applicable instances is d) all of the above. This respects the privacy rights of individuals while balancing the necessity of information sharing for treatment purposes and maintaining confidentiality.