In the context of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which of the following is an important provision for social workers in case of minors?
A)Parents can have access to personal health information and can make health care decision on behalf of their children.
B)Information given by minors is not protected from inquiries by parents and guardians in any setting.
C)Emancipated minors do not have the same rights and responsibilities as adults when consenting to treatment.
D)A health care provider has to disclose information to the parent of a minor if the provider believes the minor has been abused.

Question

In the context of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which of the following is an important provision for social workers in case of minors?​
A)Parents can have access to personal health information and can make health care decision on behalf of their children.​
B)​Information given by minors is not protected from inquiries by parents and guardians in any setting.
C)​Emancipated minors do not have the same rights and responsibilities as adults when consenting to treatment.
D)​A health care provider has to disclose information to the parent of a minor if the provider believes the minor has been abused.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Parents generally have the right to access their minor children's health information and make healthcare decisions on their behalf under HIPAA, unless state law provides otherwise.

In the Context of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act