Apply knowledge of TPO (HIPAA permits use and disclosure of PHI fortreatment, payment and healthcare operations); PHI uses and disclosures, and patients' rights to access their own PHI.

(1)Patient X's endocrinologist would like to obtain patient's medical history from his internal medicine physician's office. Is this permissible? Explain. If permissible, what are some Privacy Rule standards that this exchange of information must follow?

(2)Hospital would like to collect patient information for a quality assurance survey. Is this permissible? Explain. If permissible, what are some Privacy Rule standards that this exchange of information must follow?

(3)Patient X would like to obtain lab results from his physician.Is this permissible? Explain. If permissible, what are some Privacy Rule standards that this exchange of information must follow?

(4)Hospital would like to disclose Patient's health information to Technology Company for Technology Company's pilot study.Is this permissible? Explain. If permissible, what are some Privacy Rule standards that this exchange of information must follow?

(5)Health Plan Y would like to obtain clinical notes from Patient X's healthcare provider.Is this permissible? Explain. If permissible, what are some Privacy Rule standards that this exchange of information must follow?

(6)Patient X's adult daughter would like to obtain Patient's medical records.Is this permissible? Explain. If permissible, what are some Privacy Rule standards that this exchange of information must follow?