Shopko Optician Certification Practice Test

True or false: A copy of a patient's prescription can be given to their spouse without a signed release of information.

True False It depends on the state Not applicable

Correct Answer:

False

Explanation:

This tests confidentiality and authorization for sharing patient information. A copy of a patient’s prescription contains protected health information, and you may not disclose PHI to someone outside the treatment team without the patient’s written authorization. Without a signed release, giving the prescription copy to a spouse would breach privacy rules. If the patient wants to share, obtain a signed authorization that specifies what can be shared and with whom. There are narrow exceptions only if the spouse is a legally designated personal representative or if a lawful exception applies, but these still require proper documentation. In practice, don’t provide the copy to the spouse without a signed release.

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