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Can I obtain a waiver of authorization for a retrospective chart review that involves information related to the HIV/AIDS status of patients?

April 26, 2017AIDS Authorization chart involves obtain retrospective review waiver

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Can I obtain a waiver of authorization for a retrospective chart review that involves information related to the HIV/AIDS status of patients?

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No, according to Illinois law, a waiver of authorization cannot be granted for studies involving information related to HIV/AIDS, genetic information or mental health information. This supercedes the HIPAA requirements.