Dr. Parvik has been treating a college student for the last two years. After a recent session, believing he had relevant information about his client’s learning disability, Dr. Parvik contacted the college office that specializes in helping students
with this form of learning challenge. He felt comfortable providing information about his client because the client had signed a standard HIPAA consent form at his initial interview. In your opinion, which of the following is TRUE?
A) Dr. Parvik demonstrated good judgment in working in his client’s best interests.
B) Dr. Parvik violated the client’s right to confidentiality.
C) Dr. Parvik invoked the PAA clause in the HIPAA regulations.
D) HIPAA regulations would not apply in this case as it does not involve a mental illness.
Answer: B
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