Critical Thinking Exercise 60 Case Study

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Critical Thinking Exercise 60: What is Required?

You are employed at a medical facility. One of your patients is being treated as a result of an accident. The doctor asks you to take the patient’s x-rays to a colleague for an opinion on the best treatment.

1. What HIPAA form does the patient need to sign to permit you to do this?

Consent Form
The same patient is suing the company responsible for the accident. His attorney has asked for copies of the x-rays to prepare his case.

2. What HIPAA form does the patient need to sign to permit you to do this?
Authorization Form


Critical Thinking Exercise 61: Comparison of Privacy Policy.

Compare the contents of the privacy policy you obtained with the points in the sample CMS brochure shown