Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

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What is considered protected health information (PHI)?

Information related to past, present, or future health conditions that identifies the patient
The patient's name and address only
Any information shared within the healthcare setting
The patient's NPI number

The correct answer is: Information related to past, present, or future health conditions that identifies the patient

Protected health information (PHI) is defined as any information that identifies an individual and is related to their past, present, or future health conditions. This can include a patient's name, address, social security number, medical history, or any other personal identifying information that could potentially link back to their health. Option B is incorrect because it only includes the patient's name and address, which is not a comprehensive definition of PHI. Option C is incorrect because not all information shared within the healthcare setting is considered PHI. And option D is incorrect because the patient's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is a unique identification number for healthcare providers, not patients. Therefore, the correct answer is A.