Analyze the ways in which patients’ privacy is protected for effective record keeping, use, and disclosure. Then, think about and describe a situation in which protected health information (PHI) is reportable. What are your thoughts on disclosing PHI in reportable situations? Does it represent a breach of patient confidentiality? Explain your viewpoint. Think about why it is permissible to disclose PHI in these situations, yet it must be de-identified in other situations.