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 September 12, 2024Clinical Care | Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living Disclosure of Adverse Events Communicating with patients, residents, and families after an unexpected adverse outcome can be difficult. Proactive disclosure of an adverse outcome through the Communication and Optimal Resolution… Read more August 20, 2024August 21, 2024Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living *New* HEAL Toolkit: Communicating After an Adverse Outcome The following resources provide a comprehensive approach to managing adverse outcomes. They cover essential areas such as effective team communication, supportive leadership, and robust investigation processes… Read more August 20, 2024August 20, 2024Early Intervention | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living HEAL Early Intervention Toolkit: Cognitive Interviewing Cognitive interviewing is a framework used to interview those involved in an incident with the goal of improving the quality of fact-finding. The technique has been… Read more