Confidentiality RADT 1 Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions

Confidentiality RADT 1 Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Revoking consent to disclose PHI - Answer️️ -The pt can revoke consent to disclose information on one or more parties in a MULTI- party consent form. The detox program must note that consent to disclose is revoked on the consent form or in the pt's record. The pt can orally revoke consent but it is best get the revocation in writing Does a name change for a organization mean another consent form is needed? - Answer️️ -Possibly it depends on if the consent was generic ( any detox facility, realative) or specific For THE DISCLOSING PARTY they must be list by a "specific name or general designation" so if the consent was made with the specific name then a new consent would be needed // if a general name is used a new consent is not needed. For the receiving party the need for a new consent form is dependent on the specific designation on the form. A name change for the receiving party may not need a new consent. Can a part 2 program disclose pt information to providers who are "on call" pursuant to a Qualified service organization agreement. - Answer️️ -Yes, information disclosed ©EMILLYCHARLOTTE September 14, 2024 12:27 PM Page 2 of 8 must be limited to information which is necessary to carry out the purpose of disclosure. Also if a re disclosure of information is needed to a "on-call provider" a consent form will be needed . Since the identity of the "on-provider may not be known the consent should be generic. Does part 2 allow the disclosure of information without consent when there is an immediate threat the health of the pt, or public - Answer️️ -During a medical emergency consent is not needed for disclosure If there is a threat to pt or society part 2 lists steps the provider can take Telling law enforcement: The law can be told part 2 information if a threat to the health or safety of a individual exists due to a crime on program premises OR program personnel. Part 2 program (detox facility) can report a crime or seek its law enforcement assistance. Information such as the suspects name, address, last known whereabouts, and status of the pt. If a threat exists to the health and safety of an individual that is NOT A MEDICAL EMERGENCY OR CRIME, the detox program can disclose information to law enforcement AS LONG AS PT identifying info is not released. Consent is not needed to report child abuse and neglect ©EMILLYCHARLOTTE September 14, 2024 12:27 PM Page 3 of 8 Consent is not needed to disclose information if a court order is obtained When can we re-disclose information - Answer️️ -Once information is disclosed with or without consent it cannot be re disclosed with pt consent unless a standing consent has already been made (written one) A disclosure made WITH pt consent must be accompanied by a statement telling the recipient that a RE-DISCLOSURE is prohibited unless a consent is obtained. Disclosures made WITHOUT consent under the following conditions are a re-disclosure WITHOUT a consent permitted. A medical emergency, child-abuse reporting, crimes on program premise or against program personnel or court ordered. Recipients and re-disclosing information: 1 .Researchers are prohibited from Re-disclosing info