FAQS

For finding things on privacy and confidentiality, consider searching combinations of the following terms:

• HIPAA
• confidentiality and medical records
• privacy and health records
• confidentiality and patient records
• (HIPAA or confidentiality or privacy) and (health records or medical records) and patient*

Look for the above terms in the appropriate resources. For information on where to enter them, use our guide to HIT resources.

You might also look at our Answers about intentional torts, breaching confidentiality according to HIPAA, and HIPAA in general.