The minimum information
necessary to accomplish the purpose of the disclosure is provided by HIPPA if the individual who is the subject or patient gives an authorization in
writing to HIPPA or unless the use or disclosure is permitted by another
provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Moreover, the HIPAA Privacy Rule specifies that it
will allow disclosure of PHI for the covered entity if it is for the purpose of
its own treatment, payment or any health care operations.
It is important to implement a plan when modifying lifestyle behaviors for the following reasons. First, it helps a person attain
his/her envisioned goal and planning provides strategies that address a problem.
Second, it requires a person to identify personal barriers so it will not
hinder to his/her plan.<span> Lastly, it influences advocacy of change to other people who
also want to modify their lifestyle behaviors.</span>
D: physical dependence , tolerance
