Why is the HIPAA Security Rule needed and what is the purpose of the security standards?
In enacting HIPAA, Congress mandated the establishment of Federal standards [...]
How can a small provider implement the standards in Security Rule?
The Security Rule standards allow any covered entity (including small [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule provide rights for children to be treated without parental consent?
No. The Privacy Rule does not address consent to treatment, [...]
If a child receives emergency medical care without a parent’s consent, can the parent get all information about the child’s treatment and condition?
Generally, yes. Even though the parent did not consent to [...]
How does a covered entity identify an individual’s personal representative?
State or other law determines who is authorized to act [...]
May adults with mental retardation control their protected health information if they are able to authorize uses and disclosures of their protected health information?
Individuals may control their protected health information under the HIPAA [...]
May personal representatives access health information based on a non-health care power of attorney?
No. Except with respect to decedents, a covered entity must [...]
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule address when a person may not be the appropriate person to control an individual’s protected health information?
Generally, no. The Rule defers to State and other laws [...]
May a psychologist continue his practice to notify a parent before treating his or her minor child, even though the minor child is able to consent to such health care under state law?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule would defer to State or other [...]
Can the personal representative of an adult or emancipated minor obtain access to the individual’s medical record?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule treats an adult or emancipated minor’s [...]