Medical Discussion Question

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 Post an explanation of how the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules apply to EMRs. Then, address the following questions and explain your reasoning:

· Can a social worker access any patient’s electronic medical record?

· Can a social worker access his or her own electronic medical record?

· Can a social worker access the electronic medical record of his/her family members?

Finally, explain the positive and negative ramifications HIPAA might have on medical social work practice in clinical settings with regard to handling EMRs.