Individually identifiable health information _____________

A. Refers to only recent medical information about the client
B. Is also known as protected health information (PHI)
C. Can be disposed of with the regular trash
D. Can be shared casually among the client's family members


ANS: B
Individually identifiable health information is also known as protected health information (PHI). PHI is health information that relates to a past, present, or future physical or mental health condi-tion. Papers, reports, and forms containing PHI should not be discarded with the regular trash. Instead, this information must be shredded. Never leave medical records or portions of the rec-ord (e.g., therapy notes) unattended in public view. Information (written, verbal, or electronic) cannot be shared with the family members unless permission has been provided in writing by the client.

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