Maggie works in a hospital and came into contact with some chemicals that
were not properly stored. She has fallen ill from coming in contact with these
chemicals and wants to file a workers compensation claim. Her supervisor
talks to the doctor who examined Maggie so that he can get a note to file with
the claim. Under HIPAA, is Maggie's supervisor allowed to ask for this
information?
A. Yes, because the note is for a workers compensation claim,
Maggie's supervisor can ask the doctor for a note.
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B. Yes, because the supervisor knows the doctor, he can ask the
doctor for a note about Maggie.
C. No, Maggie's supervisor can only ask Maggie to ask her doctor for
a note.
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D. No, Maggie's supervisor is legally not allowed to have any
conversations with Maggie's doctor.