Some patients desire to have other family members make medical decisions for them. In these situations, healthcare workers must comply with which law?

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) includes provisions for patients to designate a personal representative who has the authority to make healthcare decisions on their behalf. This ensures that healthcare workers can share relevant health information with the designated family member or representative in accordance with the patient's wishes, while still complying with privacy regulations.

Some Patients Desire to Have Other Family Members Make Medical