News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Medical Record Release of Protected Health Information Healthcare professionals have a legal and ethical duty to protect the privacy and security of their patients' protected health information (PHI). The release of patient information requires that everyone in the medical office know and understand that the confidentiality of PHI is protected by law. That each patient has certain rights regarding how their PHI is handled, and that circumstances may exist under which state and federal law regulates the release of patient information; some of which require patient authorization. This guidance covers the most common issues related to the release of PHI and provide general information. Curi recommends healthcare professionals review organizational policies or contact legal counsel for specific… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi - or - Sign in with Constellation Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT July 22, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Practice Management | Risk Management Resource Links A variety of comprehensive resource links on common areas of health care risk. Read more July 22, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Compounded Medications FAQs and Risk Mitigation Strategies DRUG COMPOUNDING FAQs What is drug compounding? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug compounding is “the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients… Read more July 22, 2024July 22, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management Mitigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risks in Healthcare Settings Artificial intelligence (AI) is machine-displayed intelligence that simulates human behavior or thinking and can be trained to solve specific problems using extensive data from past examples… Read more