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Question
A CMA overhears a coworker discussing a patient's HIV status in the break room with another employee who is not involved in that patient's care. Which HIPAA principle has most clearly been violated?
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Answer
A.Right to amendment
B.Minimum necessary standard
C.Breach notification rule
D.Accounting of disclosures
The minimum necessary standard requires that PHI only be shared with individuals who need it to perform their job duties. Discussing a patient's condition with a coworker not involved in care violates this standard. Amendment rights, accounting of disclosures, and breach notification address different aspects of HIPAA.