Ethics & Law · single question
Under HIPAA, which situation does NOT require patient permission to access dental records?
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Correct answer: A. For forensic dentistry/identification purposes
✓ A) Forensic dentistry purposes is correct.
HIPAA permits disclosure without patient authorization for: public health activities, law enforcement (with proper legal order), judicial proceedings, forensic identification of deceased individuals, and certain research under IRB oversight. Forensic dentists identifying victims (e.g., mass disasters, criminal cases) can access dental records without consent. Insurance billing requires patient authorization via an assignment of benefits form. Marketing always requires authorization.
HIPAA permits disclosure without patient authorization for: public health activities, law enforcement (with proper legal order), judicial proceedings, forensic identification of deceased individuals, and certain research under IRB oversight. Forensic dentists identifying victims (e.g., mass disasters, criminal cases) can access dental records without consent. Insurance billing requires patient authorization via an assignment of benefits form. Marketing always requires authorization.