Chapter 1, Problem 1.2CS

Summary Introduction

To explain: The error that creates a chance for HIPAA violation to occur by Person S.

Introduction: Telephonic communication is one of the important elements in health care communication. The health care workers must be well versed in telephonic communication etiquette, as it is also part of patient care. Good telephonic communication etiquette is taught as extra skills for workers in the health care profession. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a Federal law passed by the government that protects and regulate patient privacy with respect to sharing of patient information through electronic means.