Question

Select all that apply: The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits use or disclosure of a patient's PHI in accordance with an individual's authorization that:

A) Includes core elements and required statements set forth in the HIPAA Privacy Rule and DoD's implementing issuance
B) Is written and signed by the patient
C) Is orally provided to a health care provider

Answer 1

The HIPAA Privacy Rule allows the use or disclosure of a patient's PHI with their authorization, which must meet specific requirements outlined in the rule.

Step-by-step explanation:

The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits use or disclosure of a patient's PHI (Protected Health Information) in accordance with an individual's authorization that:

1. Includes core elements and required statements set forth in the HIPAA Privacy Rule and DoD's implementing issuance
2. Is written and signed by the patient

The authorization must meet certain requirements outlined in the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which includes specifying the purpose of the disclosure, identifying the information to be disclosed, and ensuring the patient's understanding of the authorization.