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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Pursuant to this chapter, a patient who has his or her confidential healthcare information included in the HIE shall have the following rights:
(1) To obtain a copy of his or her confidential healthcare information from the HIE;
(2) To obtain a copy of the disclosure report pertaining to his or her confidential healthcare information;
(3) To be notified as required by chapter 49.3 of title 11, the Rhode Island identity theft protection act, of a breach of the security system of the HIE;
(4) To change his or her opt out status in the HIE in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the department;
(5) To request to amend his or her own information through the provider participant;
(6) To request his or her confidential healthcare information from the HIE be disclosed to an authorized representative; and
(7) To request his or her confidential healthcare information from the HIE be disclosed to healthcare providers who are not provider participants as defined by this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 5. Businesses and Professions § 5-37.7-10. Patient's rights - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-5-businesses-and-professions/ri-gen-laws-sect-5-37-7-10/
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