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Gina received a call from a police officer who was requesting medical
information needed in filing a police report for a member who had a
gunshot wound. Can she provide the requested information? Please
select the best answer.
Yes, as long as the police officer provides the member's SSN and DOB.
Yes, she can provide the information right away.
No, because the police officer is not related to the member.
No, because gunshot wounds are not covered in the member's plan.
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Answer: A. To report PHI to a law enforcement official reasonably

able to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat

to the health or safety of an individual or the public.

• To report PHI that the covered entity in good faith

believes to be evidence of a crime that occurred on the

premises of the covered entity.

• To alert law enforcement to the death of the individual,

when there is a suspicion that death resulted from

criminal conduct.

• When responding to an off-site medical emergency, as

necessary to alert law enforcement to criminal activity.

• To report PHI to law enforcement when required by law

to do so (such as reporting gunshots or stab wounds).

Explanation:

samueladesida43

Gina can provide the requested information as long as the police officer provides the member's SSN and DOB.

DISCLOSING PATIENT INFORMATION:

  • According to this question, Gina is a medical personnel who received a phone call by a police officer requesting medical information needed in filing a police report for a member who had a gunshot wound.

  • The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) are set of standards to protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information.

  • The HIPAA aims to protect patient's health information that are sensitive from being exposed without the patient's consent. However, there are some exceptions.

  • One exception is that information about a patient may be disclosed if the patient is a victim (especially a gunshot wound).

  • Therefore, Gina can provide the requested information as long as the police officer provides the member's SSN and DOB.

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