Individually identifiable health information _____________.

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Individually identifiable health information is also known as protected health information (PHI).PHI is health information that relates to a past,present,or future physical or mental health condition.Papers,reports,and forms containing PHI should not be discarded with the regular trash.Instead,this information must be shredded.Never leave medical records or portions of the record (e.g.,therapy notes)unattended in public view.Information (written,verbal,or electronic)cannot be shared with the family members unless permission has been provided in writing by the client.

Individually Identifiable Health Information _____________