Information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)is being prepared for a group of new nurses to review during orientation.Which should be emphasized about this act? Select all that apply.
A)HIPAA guarantees a client the right to view and obtain a copy of his or her medical record.
B)HIPAA guarantees a client the right to take the original medical chart.
C)HIPAA asks a client to specify who can obtain personal health data.
D)HIPAA ensures the right of a client to amend personal health information.
E)HIPAA requires hospitals to disclose the way in which a client's health data will be used.

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HIPAA provides patients the right to access and obtain copies of their medical records, specify who can access their health data, amend their personal health information, and requires hospitals to disclose how health data will be used. It does not allow clients to take the original medical chart.

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