Florida Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

The correct response emphasizes the importance of patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations. Under HIPAA, protected health information (PHI) cannot be disclosed without patient consent, which ensures the privacy and security of patient records. This means that unless the husband has provided explicit permission for his medical records to be shared, the pharmacy technician cannot legally disclose that information to anyone, including the wife.

Providing information in scenarios where consent has not been obtained not only violates federal law but also undermines the trust patients place in the healthcare system when it comes to the confidentiality of their medical information. Engaging with the request in any of the other ways could potentially expose the technician and the pharmacy to legal ramifications, as they would not be complying with HIPAA regulations.