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A dentist uses pictures of patients on social media. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding HIPAA?

  1. If the patient is a model, you must specify they are not a patient.
  2. A dentist can ask for patient permission to post photos on social media.
  3. Posting patient pictures by staff without consent violates HIPAA.
  4. HIPAA does not apply to photos on personal accounts.
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Correct answer: D. HIPAA does not apply to photos on personal accounts.

HIPAA applies to all protected health information (PHI), including patient photos, regardless of where they are posted. Patient consent is mandatory for any use of their images.

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