A patient may designate a third party to receive a copy of their PHI if their request is in writing and clearly identifies the recipient. True or False?

The statement is true because patients have the right under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to designate someone else to receive their protected health information (PHI). This designation must be done in writing to ensure there is a clear and documented intent from the patient to allow a third party access to their PHI. The writing should explicitly identify the recipient to avoid any ambiguity about who is authorized to receive the information. This process safeguards the patient's privacy while still allowing them the flexibility to share their health information as they see fit.