Hipaa Compliance Flashcards

1
Q

Who has the right to access the client’s file?

A

The client or the parent/guardian of a minor

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Q

When is it appropriate to share the mental healthcare tx with others?

A

When the client invites them to an appointment or when the provider determines it is w/in the client’s best interests for them to share information (e.g. crisis, or when client is incapacitated)

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What may the thp maintain private form the client that is in his or her file?

A

Therapy notes or anything that the therapist believes could possibly cause harm to the client if they were to see the information

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Who has the right to receive notice of therapy services being rendered to a particlar client?

A

Parents/guardian of a minor who does not meet state-designated criteria for minors consenting for their own private health care servces

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Q

When is a release of information requrired and when is it not?

A

reuired to provide a client’s private healthcare information to a third party or to even acknowledge that a client has been seen for tx.
EXCEPTIONS: crisis situations, court order directly from the judge

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Q

Does a subpoena from an attorney require thp disclosure and/or release of the client file?

A

Receipt of a subpoena must be acknowldged (cannot be ignored) but it does not require a thp by law to release private healthcare information

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Q

What rights do minors have regarding healthcare privacy?

A

each state differs,so based on that designation, minors do maintain a right to privacy and confidentiality per the discretion of the therapist

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