HIPAA
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This appendix from TAP 13: Confidentiality of Patient Records for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment provides sample consent forms for substance abuse patients.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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An example of the wording and structure necessary in a consent for release of information form.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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This website from the American Academy of Family Physicians provides information about HIPAA and how physicians can implement its guidelines in their practices.
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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
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This Web page provides information about HIPAA and patients' rights.
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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Informational checklist designed to aid health care providers in making sure their practice is compliant with HIPAA regulations.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (3 votes)
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Analyzes the misconceptions that arise from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and discusses when health care providers should use their professional judgment in deciding whether a disclosure is necessary.
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Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 2005 Apr 13;293(14):1766-71. (3 votes)
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Comprehensive document detailing the HIPAA Privacy Rule and its implications for alcohol and substance abuse programs.
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (3 votes)
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