title: Examining HIPAA's disclosure exceptions.
abstract: HIPAA was enacted to protect the rights and privacy of patients. However, healthcare providers should be aware that there are disclosure exceptions without first obtaining the patient's permission. These exceptions are well defined and explained in the document referenced in this case study.
authors: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, USA.
authors: David
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authors: Clark
mesh_terms: D002641:Chicago; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004630:Emergencies; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States