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Confidentiality of Patient Records for Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment

Technical Assistance Publication Series 13

DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 95-3018
Printed 1994

Table of Contents

Chapter 1:

Overview of Federal Alcohol and Other Drug Confidentiality Law and Regulations

Purpose of the Law

Scope of the Law

General Rule for Holders of Patient-Identifying Information

Exceptions to the Rule for Holders of Patient-Identifying Information

Restrictions on Redisclosure

Restrictions on Use

Chapter 2:

Confidentiality of Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Records and Communicable Disease: Options for Successful Communication and Collaboration

Public Health Activities With Respect to Communicable Disease

How Programs Can Comply With Communicable Disease Reporting Requirements

Options for Communicating and Collaborating in the Provision of Communicable Disease Treatment, Monitoring, and Followup: What Is Possible?

Appendix A — Sample Forms

Appendix B —Opinion Letters

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