Why does the PTA need to protect the patient's confidentiality in a legal proceeding?
A) It is required by HIPAA guidelines and is the responsibility of the treating PTA.
B) HIPAA guidelines do not apply because it is a legal proceeding.
C) In a legal proceeding, HIPAA guidelines are assumed.
D) The PTA does not need to follow HIPAA guidelines because the lawyer will do so.
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