Question

question 23 of 30
which of the following is not true about the notice of privacy practices?
○ must be given to every patient before initial treatment
○ patient must sign an acknowledgement that they received the notice
○ if the patient refuses to sign the acknowledgement we cannot provide treatment
○ patient may be given emergency care before receiving the notice
○ the notice informs patients of their rights to privacy and how their health information will be used and disclosed

Explanation:

To determine the false statement about the Notice of Privacy Practices:

• Option A: The Notice must be given to every patient before initial treatment (true, as per privacy regulations).
• Option B: Patient must sign an acknowledgement (true, to document receipt).
• Option C: If patient refuses to sign, we cannot provide treatment (false, refusal to sign doesn't bar treatment; the notice must still be provided, and refusal is documented).
• Option D: Patient may be given emergency care before receiving the Notice (true, emergency care can't be delayed for notice provision).
• Option E: The notice informs patients of privacy rights (true, that's the purpose of the notice).

Answer:

C. If the patient refuses to sign the acknowledgement we cannot provide treatment