The defenses to a medical malpractice cause of action include all of the following, except:

Surgical masks protect against airborne particulates

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

HIPAA says that medical information can be released when a patient gives permission and:

a. only for the purpose for which it is needed b. is a U.S. citizen. c. when the insurance company gives permission. d. when the physician gives permission.