Question

Under what circumstances can Sparrow share a patient's PHI with family, friends, or others involved in the patient's care or payment for care?

A) Only if the patient provides written consent
B) If the patient is unconscious or not immediately available, and it's in the patient's best interest
C) Only in emergencies with prior approval from the hospital administration
D) Sparrow cannot share PHI under any circumstances without the patient's explicit permission

Answer 1

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Sparrow can share a patient's PHI with family, friends, or others involved in the patient's care or payment for care with the patient's written consent or in emergency situations where the patient is unconscious or not immediately available and it's in the patient's best interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), Sparrow can share a patient's PHI with family, friends, or others involved in the patient's care or payment for care under certain circumstances.

These circumstances include:

1. If the patient provides written consent: Sparrow can share the patient's PHI with the designated individuals or organizations mentioned in the written consent.
2. If the patient is unconscious or not immediately available, and it's in the patient's best interest: In emergency situations where the patient is unable to provide consent, Sparrow can share the patient's PHI with family, friends, or others involved in the patient's care or payment for care if it is necessary to ensure the patient's well-being.

Therefore, option A and option B are correct. Sparrow can share a patient's PHI under these circumstances.