What type of consent or authorization is necessary for an outside firm to provide photography services of newborns?
The health system provider (nurse or physician) needs to obtain the parent’s authorization for release of PHI to the photography firm. With appropriate, signed authorization, the outside photography service may then interact with the patient and family. Question: Health system faculty may keep teaching files containing PHI on computers, film or disks within the department. This information is intended for use in-house teaching and training. Can this PHI be used for teaching and education purposes without the patient’s authorization? Answer: Yes, patient information may be used for in-house teaching purposes covered under health care operations. The minimum necessary rule applies. In addition, the teaching files should be maintained in a secure environment.
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