Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revision Previous revision | |||
use_and_disclosure_of_health_information [2016/07/08 16:09] jillian_nadette_de_leon |
use_and_disclosure_of_health_information [2016/07/19 15:27] (current) jillian_nadette_de_leon |
||
---|---|---|---|
Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
**Deceased Individuals.** Disclosure of health information of a deceased individual shall be to the authorized legal representative.\\ | **Deceased Individuals.** Disclosure of health information of a deceased individual shall be to the authorized legal representative.\\ | ||
- | **For medico-legal cases.** Information may be disclosed to the next of kin or to the legal representative.\\ | + | **For medico-legal cases.** For medico-legal cases, information may be disclosed to the authorized personnel in-charge upon authorization from the patient or authorized representative (in case when the patient is deceased).\\ |
**Legal Authorities and/or Government Agencies.** Before a disclosure is made to any other government agency, there must be a court order. It is only in cases of emergency where disclosure can be done without court order. This would be situations where time is of the essence such as:\\ | **Legal Authorities and/or Government Agencies.** Before a disclosure is made to any other government agency, there must be a court order. It is only in cases of emergency where disclosure can be done without court order. This would be situations where time is of the essence such as:\\ | ||
1.) For PNP Subpoena, consent is not required from next of kin.\\ | 1.) For PNP Subpoena, consent is not required from next of kin.\\ | ||
2.) For medical or financial assistance requiring abstracts or similar documents, authorization of patient is required.\\ | 2.) For medical or financial assistance requiring abstracts or similar documents, authorization of patient is required.\\ | ||
- | 3.) For DOH programs and other government agencies providing financial public assistance, the said agency shall only disclose the following information: (//*info to be double checked with NPC's draft. update within the week//)\\ | + | 3.) For DOH programs and other government agencies providing financial public assistance, the said agency shall only disclose de-identified information.\\ |
Without a court order, release of information shall be pursuant to hospital policy otherwise, patient records shall not be released or disclosed.\\ | Without a court order, release of information shall be pursuant to hospital policy otherwise, patient records shall not be released or disclosed.\\ |