A client asks for a copy of the medical record to take home upon discharge. What action should the nurse take regarding this request?
1. Prepare the requested documentation
2. Tell the client that the record belongs to the hospital
3. Explain to the client that the record cannot be provided
4. Ask the health care provider if the medical record can be provided
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Rationale 1: Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) a client can request copies of the medical record.
Rationale 2: The record may be the hospital's property however the client can have a copy of the record according to HIPAA.
Rationale 3: The record can be provided.
Rationale 4: The nurse does not need to ask the healthcare provider for permission to provide a copy of the record to the client.
Global Rationale: Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) a client can request copies of the medical record.The record may be the hospital's property however the client can have a copy of the record according to HIPAA.The record can be provided. The nurse does not need to ask the healthcare provider for permission to provide a copy of the record to the client.
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