Patients have the right to consent to or refuse the sharing of their health information, allowing them to control who has access to their personal data. Additionally, they have the right to request access to their medical records, enabling them to review and correct any inaccuracies, thus ensuring their privacy is maintained. These rights are essential in safeguarding patient confidentiality and fostering trust in healthcare relationships.
NPP - Notice of Privacy Practices
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
A patient has the right to receive respectful and considerate care, access to necessary information about their health and treatment options, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Patients also have the right to privacy and confidentiality of their medical information.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for protecting an individual patient's health information privacy. It enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, which establishes national standards for the protection of health information. The OCR ensures that individuals' rights to privacy are upheld while also promoting the secure handling of health data by covered entities.
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)