A nurse has just completed training on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Which statement made by the nurse indicates that training has been successful?
1. "Faxing of information is prohibited by HIPAA."
2. "I need to verbally provide the patient with the privacy notice."
3. "I cannot discuss a patient's health history with family members without the patient's permission."
4. "Financial information relating to payment for services is not subject to the HIPAA regulations."
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Rationale: Faxing is permitted only with the permission of the patient.
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a. Readily available transportation b. Inadequate provider understanding about rural health needs c. Short distances to health care facilities d. Available specialists
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