Why Does the PTA Need to Protect the Patient's Confidentiality

Multiple Choice

Why does the PTA need to protect the patient's confidentiality in a legal proceeding?

A) It is required by HIPAA guidelines and is the responsibility of the treating PTA.
B) HIPAA guidelines do not apply because it is a legal proceeding.
C) In a legal proceeding, HIPAA guidelines are assumed.
D) The PTA does not need to follow HIPAA guidelines because the lawyer will do so.