Law and Ethics Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a patient right under HIPAA?

Right to immunity from legal actions
Right to amend their PHI
Right to demand immediate treatment
Right to unlimited access to medical advice

The correct answer is: Right to amend their PHI

The choice of the right to amend their Protected Health Information (PHI) is correct because the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) explicitly grants patients the authority to request amendments to their PHI. This means that if a patient believes that their medical records are incorrect or incomplete, they have the right to request a correction. This provision empowers patients by giving them control over the accuracy of their own health information, ensuring that they can rectify any discrepancies that may affect their care or understanding of their health history. The other options do not align with the rights established under HIPAA. For example, the right to immunity from legal actions does not fall under patient rights related to health information privacy and security. Similarly, patients do not possess an absolute right to demand immediate treatment as healthcare delivery is subject to clinical judgment and resource availability. Finally, while patients may have access to medical advice within the context of their treatment, HIPAA does not stipulate a right to unlimited access to such advice, as this can be subject to various legal and healthcare system constraints.