Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 59

Brad Thomas is a former patient at Alabama General Hospital. He came to the HIM Department today and asked for a list of people who have requested his medical records over the past 10 years. He also wants to know what was released. Which is the appropriate response to Brad's request?

Answer options

• A. Give him what he requested.
• B. Give him the information on records released over the past 6 years.
• C. Do not give him any information.
• D. Give him his medical record and let him find out who requested information for himself.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because healthcare regulations often limit the release of information to a certain timeframe, which is typically 6 years. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not comply with regulations regarding patient information privacy and release protocols.