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1 Is an authorization or business associate agreement needed to share information with a medical device company?
2 May a health care provider disclose parts of a medical record that were created by another provider?
3 Does minimum necessary allow students to access patient information during training?
4 Under what conditions may a health care provider use, disclose, or request an entire medical record?
5 How can I obtain a deceased relative’s medical records that are relevant to my medical treatment?
6 Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow parents the right to see their children’s medical records?
7 Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require my doctor to send my medical records to the government?
8 May a covered entity use or disclose an entire medical record based on the patient’s signed Authorization?
9 Can I access someone’s medical record if I have that person’s health care power of attorney?
10 Does the Privacy Rule affect how an insurance company can provide medical liability coverage?
11 Can a physician’s office FAX patient medical information to another physician’s office?
12 Is an authorization needed to send a medical record to another provider who is treating the patient?
13 If patients request copies of their medical records, are they required to pay for the copies?
14 Will the Privacy Rule make it easier for police and law enforcement to get my medical information?
15 What safeguards are needed to continue current practices, like using bedside medical charts?
16 Can an adult or emancipated minor’s personal representative access that person’s medical record?
17 Is our medical practice required to notify patients through the mail of any changes to our notice?
18 Where public health has access to all patient records, must each record be documented for accounting purposes?
19 May health care providers place medical charts on exam room doors?
20 Must I communicate only with the patient regarding payment of the patient’s medical bill?

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