AAMA CMA Practice Question
What is essential for a medical assistant to do when handling patient information to uphold confidentiality and privacy according to HIPAA guidelines?
Discuss patient information only with individuals who are authorized to have access to it
Not report accidental disclosure of patient information to a supervisor since it was a mistake
Leave patient information on the counter as long as it's within the office space
Discuss patient conditions openly in public areas as long as the patient's name is not mentioned