ABA glossary
Protected health information
Also called PHI
Definition
Health information that can be linked to a specific person, such as diagnoses, treatment records, or billing details, held by a health care provider or insurer. In the United States, HIPAA limits how it may be used and shared.
Example from a session
A client's name with her diagnosis and session notes is protected health information.
Can you spot protected health information in a scenario?
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