Law and Ethics Practice Exam

Which right does NOT fall under patient rights regarding PHI?

1. Right to receive a notice of privacy practices

2. Right to contest healthcare decisions

3. Right to request confidentiality in communications

4. Right to receive an accounting of disclosures

The correct answer is: Right to contest healthcare decisions

The right that does not specifically fall under patient rights regarding Protected Health Information (PHI) is the right to contest healthcare decisions. While patients have numerous rights concerning their health information and privacy protections under regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), contesting healthcare decisions does not directly relate to the privacy of their health information. Patient rights regarding PHI focus on aspects like being informed about the handling of their personal health data, requesting the confidentiality of their communications, receiving an accounting of disclosures, and understanding the privacy practices of healthcare providers. Each of these rights ensures that patients can maintain control over their sensitive information and feel secure in their medical treatment and communication with healthcare entities. Therefore, the right to contest healthcare decisions, while important in the broader context of patient autonomy and rights, does not directly pertain to the protections granted specifically regarding PHI.