Question

which of the following forms is legally required to be provided to patients prior to any encounter at a medical providers practice or clinic?

• the release of information form
• the health history form
• the notice of privacy practices (npp)
• the advance directives form

Explanation:

Under HIPAA regulations, healthcare providers must give patients the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) to inform them about how their protected health information is used and disclosed. The release of information form is for specific disclosures, the health history form is for patient - provided info, and advance directives are for end - of - life decisions, none of which are legally required to be provided prior to any encounter like the NPP.

Answer:

The Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)