Erynn Rae Cruz
March 22, 2017
HS101-03
Medical Law and Bioethics
Unit 8 Assignment
Case Study:
A patient has just left the office after having an outpatient surgery procedure. As you get ready
to put away the patient’s file, you realize that the patient has forgotten to take his prescriptions
and after-care instruction sheets home with him. It is vital for proper healing and recovery for
the patient to have these documents. You know you will have to contact this patient so you look
inside for his contact information and signed HIPAA Release of Information form.
Questions with Answers:
1.Under HIPAA, are you legally allowed to view this patient’s medical information? Why or why not?
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