Florida Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

Which of the following is considered Protected Health Information (PHI)? (Select all that apply)

1. Prescription hardcopies

2. Patient profiles

3. Patient counseling conversations

4. Phone calls

The correct answer is: Prescription hardcopies

Protected Health Information (PHI) is defined as any information that can be used to identify an individual and is related to their health status, healthcare provision, or payment for healthcare. In the context of the choices given, prescription hardcopies, patient profiles, patient counseling conversations, and phone calls all contain elements of PHI, but the correct choice is commonly understood to encompass those elements that explicitly contain identifiable health information. Prescription hardcopies are considered PHI because they include specific patient details such as the patient's name, medication prescribed, dosage, and other identifying information. This documentation is directly tied to an individual's healthcare and can be used to identify them, making it a clear example of Protected Health Information. Regarding the other selections, while patient profiles also contain health information, patient counseling conversations are context-dependent, as they may not always be documented but do include personal health discussions. Phone calls may or may not include identifiable health information depending on the content and context of the conversation. Therefore, recognizing the contextuality of the interactions is essential in understanding which choices qualify strictly as PHI.