Before undertaking e-mail communication with a patient, which of the followingmust you do?
A. Ask the physician for permission to e-mail the patient
B. Ask the patient verbally for permission to send an e-mail message
C. Ask the patient which provider she wants to communicate with
D. Have a written consent for e-mail communication on file
E. Add the patient's e-mail address to her EHR
D. Have a written consent for e-mail communication on file
You must have a written consent for e-mail communication on file before communicating with a patient via e-mail because e-mail is not considered a secure method of communication under HIPAA law.
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