Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Practice Exam

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If a patient "opts-out" of the facility directory, what does this mean?

The patient's medical information remains completely private.
Their name will not be disclosed on a published list of patients.
Their treatment will not be reported to insurance companies.
Their emergency contact will be removed from records.

The correct answer is: Their name will not be disclosed on a published list of patients.

When a patient "opts-out" of the facility directory, it specifically means that their name and potentially other identifying information will not be included in the publicly accessible list of patients who are receiving treatment at the facility. This allows the patient to maintain a level of anonymity, ensuring that visitors and outside parties cannot inquire about them or confirm their presence. This choice aligns with the protections offered under HIPAA, which prioritize patient privacy and confidentiality. Choosing not to be listed in the directory does not impact the patient's medical information, coverage by insurance, or the management of emergency contacts; those remain separate issues governed by other aspects of privacy law and medical practice.