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ETHICS

KEVIN BERRY PERRINE, REDEMANN, BERRY, TAYLOR, & SLOAN, PLLC. ETHICS. Medical Records & Evidence. As defined by Rule 20 and 24 Importance of a Full history of the claimants medical condition. Court Appointments. Who can talk to the Physician? Who cannot talk to the Physician.

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ETHICS

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  1. KEVIN BERRY PERRINE, REDEMANN, BERRY, TAYLOR, & SLOAN, PLLC ETHICS

  2. Medical Records & Evidence • As defined by Rule 20 and 24 • Importance of a Full history of the claimants medical condition

  3. Court Appointments • Who can talk to the Physician? • Who cannot talk to the Physician. • Accepted ways to communicate with CIME

  4. HIPPA as related to Workers” Compensation • Medical authorizations Is the entire file subject to a signed authorization?

  5. Non related Body parts and Medical Issues…. • Individuals do not have a right under the Privacy Rule at 45 CFR 164.522(a) to request that a covered entity restrict a disclosure of protected health information about them for workers’ compensation purposes when that disclosure is required by law or authorized by, and necessary to comply with, a workers’ compensation or similar law.

  6. When is medical authorization no longer valid? • Is there an expirations date or event? • Can authorization be revoked?

  7. Consent vs. Authorization

  8. Records Ordered by the Court and Subpoenas – (45 CFR 164.512(e)(1)(i))

  9. Disclosures Required to Comply with State Law (45 CFR 164.512(a))

  10. Ethical Considerations from a Physicians Perspective

  11. Conversations with the Claimant -

  12. Playing to the Audience • Truthfulness in Reports • Rating Impairments

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