A police officer requests the records for an emergency room patient who they suspect is being abused. According to HIPAA, does the officer have the right to the patient's history and medical
records?
Yes, HIPAA allows law enforcement to access patient records to investigate a crime or identify a victim
No, domestic violence or abuse investigations do not fall under the allowable access defined in HIPAA.
Yes, HIPAA allows free access to patient's emergency room records for any concerned individual.
No, records are private and cannot be accessed without the consent of the patient.