Which of the following rights allows a patient to see who has accessed their PHI?

The right to an accounting of disclosures is crucial for patient empowerment and transparency regarding their protected health information (PHI). This right specifically allows patients to request a list of all the instances in which their PHI has been shared with others, outside of permitted uses for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. This includes disclosures made to other healthcare providers, insurance companies, or external agencies.

By exercising this right, patients can gain insight into who has accessed their information and understand the circumstances surrounding these disclosures. This not only fosters trust between patients and healthcare providers but also gives patients a sense of control over their own health information.

In contrast, the other options do serve important functions—requesting amendments allows patients to ask for corrections to their medical records, restricting disclosures lets them ask to limit what information is shared, and the ability to complain about breaches ensures that any concerns regarding unauthorized access or misuse of PHI can be formally addressed. However, none of these rights directly address the ability to see a comprehensive account of who has accessed their information, making the right to an accounting of disclosures the most relevant in this context.