The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) includes a Privacy Rule, the federal law that covers a client’s protected health information. Which action by the nurse violates the Privacy Rule?

Sharing detailed medical information about the client with the client’s friend who happens to work at the hospital. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is very clear on who may have access to a client’s medical information. Only health care providers who are involved in the client’s care are entitled to have access to the client’s information. Unless a client opts out, general condition updates and directory information are allowable. Friends, family, and colleagues of a client may not have access to medical information without the client’s permission. Penalties for individuals and institutions can be severe for violation of the Privacy Rule.

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