What are Patient Privacy Rights?
The Privacy Rule grants patients new rights over their PHI. Rights include: • Receive Privacy Notice at time of first delivery of service; • Restrict use and disclosure, although the covered entity is not required to agree; • Have PHI communicated to them by alternate means and at alternate locations to protect confidentiality; • Inspect, correct and amend PHI and obtain copies with some exceptions; • Request history of non-routine disclosures for six years prior to the request; and Contact designated persons regarding any privacy concern or breach of privacy within the facility or at HHS.
