HIPAA allows the:

a. altering of original medical records.
b. altering of copies of the medical record.
c. destruction of original medical records.
d. destruction of copies of the medical record.


b. altering of copies of the medical record.
Feedback:
Incorrect: Originals should never be altered.
Correct: Correct!
Incorrect: HIPAA does not address document destruction.
Incorrect: HIPAA does not address document destruction.

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