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1 What is the difference between “consent” and “authorization” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
2 May doctors and other providers share patient health information for treatment without patient authorization?
3 Must an Authorization include an expiration date?
4 Is a copy, fax, or electronically transmitted version of a signed Authorization valid under the Privacy Rule?
5 May a covered entity use or disclose an entire medical record based on the patient’s signed Authorization?
6 May an Authorization form be prepared by a third party?
7 When is an authorization needed before a provider or health plan can market goods/services to me?
8 May a valid Authorization list categories of persons who may use or disclose protected health information?
9 May an Authorization apply to protected health information created after the Authorization was signed?
10 Does the Privacy Rule require that an Authorization be notarized or include a witness signature?
11 Can an Authorization be used together with other written instructions?
12 Can an individual revoke his or her Authorization?
13 May researchers condition participation in a clinical trial on an authorization?

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