Question

Can someone help me with my research paper the topic  requirements in release of patient information policies and procedures including minor's and family member's access subtitle or topic is emancipated

  

Answer 1

Disclosures and Release of Information policies and procedures in case of minors and family members:

Varies by state, but typically

• Legal guardian
• Parent
• Adult brother or sister

Documentation to support the claim of legal guardian required

Valid Authorization is needed :

•   Description of information to be released
• Name of the person who is requesting release
• Name of organization or person to release information
• Purpose of request
• Expiration date
• Statement regarding patient’s right to revoke/exceptions to the right to revoke
• Potential for redisclosure
• Signature of individual and date

Methods of Release

• Mail
• Picked up
• Fax
• Electronic

Patient Access

• Right to review and/or copy
• Should make appointment
• Get request for access in writing
• The facility has 30 days to comply for onsite records and 60 days to comply for off-site records
• Someone should sit with the patient
• Only physician can interpret clinical contents of the record
• Can charge a reasonable fee for making copies or summary report

Minimum Necessary

• HIPAA covered entity
• Release only the minimum necessary for the purpose