Which of the following are examples of patient privacy or security breaches (select all that apply)?
a. Encrypted e-mail communications
b. Fax transmission sent to incorrect physi-cian office
c. Prescription given to patient with wrong label attached
d. Case management coordinator obtaining information about a patient's diagnosis
e. Discharge summary given to patient's spouse
B, C
Fax transmissions sent to the incorrect physician's office or prescriptions given to a patient with the wrong label attached are examples of privacy or security breaches under HIPAA. Electronic transmissions should be end-user encrypted for data security.
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