Do the Privacy Rules prevent 911 dispatchers, emergency medics, or police or fire departments from using patients names and other identifiable information?
No. The Privacy Rules do not prevent 911 dispatchers or emergency medics from using and disclosing patient identifiable information in the course of assisting injured persons. The Privacy Rules do not apply to most police and fire departments. Even when the Rules do apply, police and fire persons may use and disclose identifiable information while performing their duties, including releasing names and information about accident victims, homicides, and other incidents.
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