Consent, Privacy Rights and Medical Records

The Health Law Group provides ongoing assistance to health plans, hospitals and other health care providers in addressing the complex issues that arise with respect to patient consent for special procedures, disclosure of information regarding treatment alternatives, confidentiality and access issues regarding medical and psychiatric records, including compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the rights of AIDS patients. The firm also assists providers in responding to subpoenas and information demands relating to medical and psychiatric records. For more information on HIPAA compliance issues, also see our eHealth/HIPAA page at http://www.dwt.com/practc/hc_ecom/hc_ecom.cfm.

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