HIPAA Scenario
An 18-year-old high school senior tells the nurse that she wishes to use her parents’ insurance to cover birth control, but does not want her parents to know. The nurse should inform the client that her parents:
An 18-year-old high school senior tells the nurse that she wishes to use her parents’ insurance to cover birth control, but does not want her parents to know. The nurse should inform the client that her parents:
- Will have the right to her medical record until she has her own insurance
- May not view the insurance records
- Will have the right to read her medical record if they provide payment
- Will not have the right to read her medical records, but may see the insurance bill