Question

1. personal health information relates to:

(a) clients’ past, present, or future physical or mental health conditions.
(b) severity of civil and criminal penalties for people who violate personal privacy.
(c) personal information regarding the health professionals providing care.
(d) the work is related to individualized care planning.

1. the minimum necessary rule:

(a) prevents health workers access to vital information concerning their clients.
(b) allows those directly caring for a client full access to the information they need.
(c) has been deemed unnecessary by the office of civil rights.
(d) prevents public health departments from compiling information important to the health of the public at large.

Explanation:

1. Personal health information pertains to an individual's health - status over time, which is described in option A.
2. The minimum necessary rule aims to ensure that only the required information is shared, and those directly caring for a client can access what they need for care - related purposes, as in option B.

Answer:

1. A. Clients’ past, present, or future physical or mental health conditions.
2. B. Allows those directly caring for a client full access to the information they need.