HIPPA Privacy Rule as the student mentioned in question 1 was placed to protect patient’s information. However, in HIPPA there are two different types of forms patients sign to release information: consent and authorization forms. A consent form is optional but authorization requires the patient’s permission to disclose protected health information. Consent in the privacy setting is paperwork acknowledging “consent” to use the patient’s PHI for things other than the consent of treatment. Not all forms administered to a patient gives consent to use his or her information if it was not a HIPPA consent. “For example, a hospital may use PHI to provide healthcare to the individual and may consult with other healthcare provider’s about the individuals
