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HS101 Unit 8 Assignment Rebecca Isaacs-Lee1HS101 Unit 8 AssignmentRebecca Isaacs-LeePurdue University Global
HS101 Unit 8 Assignment Rebecca Isaacs-Lee2AbstractThis assignment is going to be answering the questions given towards the case study provided. I will be giving information into how to follow HIPPA procedures. HIPPA violations are profoundly serious for a health care professional. A good understanding of these procedures and guidelines are vital to a successful career as a health care professional. In this case study scenario, it helps to walk through what one would do in order to adhere to the HIPPA laws.
HS101 Unit 8 Assignment Rebecca Isaacs-Lee3Under HIPAA, are you legally allowed to view this patient’s medical information? Why orwhy not?Yes, as a health care professional I would have the right to view the patient’s medical information. Especially for the reason in the case study, to look up contact information in order to get the vital after care required for the patient to have.