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41. Under what circumstances is it okay to disclose medical information to an ex-spouse of a patient? a.If the medical service occurred prior to the divorce b.If the patient has signed a current consent to release information that specifies the ex-spouse to receive the requested information c.If the patient released information to the ex-spouse in the past d.If both the patient and the ex-spouse are patients of the practice 42. If a minor has the right to authorize medical treatment, then they have the right to: a.refuse to provide information to their parents. b.sign a release of information for insurance purposes. c.sign a release of information for their parents to obtain their medical information. d.All of the above 43. When faxing medical information, it is a good practice to: a.black out any identifying information. b.send after business hours. c.call ahead to make sure the recipient is available to verify receipt of the fax. d.send the fax from a secure location. 44. In cases of gunshot wounds, stabbings from a criminal act, and cases of suspected child abuse, patient identifying information: a.must be kept confidential. b.must be reported to the police. c.must be published in the local newspaper. d.must be copied for the police. 45. In cases of communicable diseases, the physician or health care facility may be required to report to the department of health the number of cases and: a.other demographics that assist in preventing the spread of communicable diseases. b.names of and other medical information regarding the patients with the disease. c.lists of people the patient has come in contact with in the last 24 hours. d.the treatment provided to the patient. 46. A Medicare beneficiary can obtain patient information from: a.the patient’s physician. b.the public health records. c.the primary care physician. d.the Medicare claims representative. 47. When someone is being seen for a work-related injury at the request of the employer, there is an automatic allowance of basic information related to            to be released to the employer. a.all diagnoses the patient releases to the workers’ compensation doctor b.the injury c.the cause of the injury only d.the recommended treatment only 48. When a            is issued, the health care facility may be required to turn over a patient’s medical record. a.demand letter b.collection letter c.subpoena d.request for information 49. Inconsistency in providing sound            or medical practices can lead to insurance abuse. a.business b.laboratory c.financial d.hospital referral 50. Abuse can be with knowledge            the acts occurring. a.and willingness to commit b.or without knowledge of c.yet unwillingness to commit d.but without responsibility to