Ohio Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

Can the PT section disclose information gathered in an investigation?

1. Only to medical schools

2. For good cause to relevant authorities

3. No, under any circumstances

4. Only to the patients involved

The correct answer is: For good cause to relevant authorities

The PT section can choose to disclose information gathered in an investigation to relevant authorities for good cause. This means that while the PT section cannot disclose information to just anyone, they do have the ability to share information with appropriate parties if there is a valid reason to do so. Option A, only to medical schools, is incorrect because it limits the scope of who the PT section can disclose information to. Option C, no, under any circumstances, is incorrect because there may be situations where it is necessary or required to disclose information. Option D, only to the patients involved, is incorrect because there may be situations where it is necessary to share the information with others beyond just the patients directly involved. Therefore, option B is the best answer as it accurately reflects the proper protocol for disclosing information gathered in an investigation to relevant authorities for good cause.