Under HIPAA guidelines, when a patient is unconscious or incapacitated, how would a provider handle disclosing information about the patient's condition to family members or friends?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The provider may disclose relevant information if, based on his or her professional judgment, the disclosure is in the patient's best interest. The disclosure may be in person, by phone, or in writing.
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