How Can Patients Ensure Their Privacy is Protected?
Patients can take several steps to protect their health information: 1. Understand Their Rights: Patients should be aware of their rights under the Privacy Rule, including how to access and request corrections to their records. 2. Ask Questions: Patients should feel empowered to ask their healthcare providers how their information will be used and shared. 3. Review Notices of Privacy Practices: These documents, provided by healthcare entities, outline how patient information is protected and the circumstances under which it can be shared.
