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Which has DIRECT authorized access to a patient's dental records without patient consent?

The patient's spouse (without authorization)
The patient's neighbor
Dental office staff not involved in care
Other treating healthcare providers involved in care

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Correct answer: D. Other treating healthcare providers involved in care

HIPAA allows disclosure of PHI to other HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS INVOLVED IN CARE (treatment, payment, operations — TPO) without written authorization. This enables care coordination. Spouse, neighbors, and non-involved staff do NOT have automatic access.

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