Question

What is not an example of when the parent is considered not to be the personal representative of a minor child with respect to protected health information?

Answer 1

Answer:

In some exceptions, the laws prevent the parents to become personal representatives of a minor child in-terms of having access to protected health information.

Explanation:

There are three exceptional circumstances as stated by HIPAA privacy rule.

1) When state does not require consent of parents before a minor can obtain healthcare service such as state law providing adolescent the right to obtain mental health treatment.

2) When a court decides that some person other than parent could take decisions regarding treatment for a minor or court may make a decision by itself.

3) When a parent agrees to a confidential relationship between healthcare provider and minor patient.