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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A medical assistant at a primary care office receives a request from a specialist's office for the records of a patient being co-managed for several conditions. The patient's chart contains information regarding their treatment for HIV. According to privacy regulations, what is the proper action for the medical assistant to take before releasing these records for continuity of care?

  • Release the records as requested because sharing information for continuity of care is permitted under HIPAA.

  • Inform the specialist that records containing a patient's HIV status cannot be shared under any circumstances.

  • Verify that a specific, written authorization from the patient for the release of HIV-related information is on file.

  • Release the requested records after redacting all information pertaining to the patient's HIV status.

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