The terms consent and authorize are both used in the HIPAA privacy rule. What does authorization mean?

A. It is a specific document that gives permission to use or disclose PHI.
B. Signing the facility's NPP gives the right to release information.
C. There is not a difference between consent and authorization.
D. All of these

Answer: A

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