Based in HIPPA , determine if the patient information should be release .

If the patient information should NOT be release enter a response that would be communicated to the requestor.

to be sent instead of a court appearanco. Do you mliow the record cow 3. 5. release of information to comply with this subpoena duces tecum? Why or why not? The minister of a patient who was recently discharged enters the health information department congregation. He explains that the patient is in a desperate situation, and he needs to understand the patient's medical situation so he can properly counsel the patient (The minister also serves as and states that he needs to view the medical record of a patient who is a member of his 4. hospital chaplain.) Do you release the information? Why or why not? 6 Two police detectives arrive in the health information department and properly identify themselves. They inform you that the lab drew blood on an ED patient last night, and the blood vial end 5. 7. 8. han documented in the patient's record so they can use it to make the case against the patient that he transport. The detectives are requesting that you make a copy of the blood alcohol level that was was driving while under the influence of alcohol. Do you reloase the information? Why or why not? The local district attorney arrives in the department with an authorization for release of information that is appropriately completed, signed, and dated by the patient. He is requesting access to the patient's records so he can review them. Do you release the information? Why or why not? The alty police department desk sergeant calls the health information department and requests information of a medical nature on a patient who has been injured in a fight. Do you release the Information? Why or why not? A physician from a neighboring city enters the health information department to review the record of a patient he is now treating. The physician is not on your hospital's medical staff, Do you allow him to review the information? Why or why not? You receive a telephone call from a hospital emergency department (ED) located in another state. The ED physician states that this is an emergency situation, and he needs to obtain pertinent medical information about a patient currently under treatment. Do you release the information? Why or why not? 9. 10. -