Which of the following conditions requires a specific authorization from the patient other than for TPO?
A) fracture
B) drug abuse
C) cancer
D) hypothermia

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Drug abuse information requires specific authorization from the patient for disclosures outside of treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO) due to its sensitive nature and the regulations protecting such information, such as those outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Part 2 Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records.

Which of the Following Conditions Requires a Specific Authorization from the Patient