The HIPAA Privacy Rule

1. Describe the purpose of HIPAA as it applies to a substance use and addictive disorder professional. 2. Describe the provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Rule as they would apply to a client seeking substance use or addictive disorder counseling. 3. Identify types of health information that are and are not protected by HIPAA, particularly related to the counseling field. 4. Describe the relationship between HIPAA and the concept of informed consent. Address whether or not only providing a client with the document that presents information about HIPAA is considered sufficient informed consent.            

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