1. Patients understandably value their privacy, but
how does the health information privacy rule
(HIPAA) undermine communication – particularly
communication between professionals and family
caregivers – and how can we improve the exchange
of information without compromising a patient’s
right to privacy?

2. • An electronic record of who the
patient authorized to obtain
health information would be
important.
• This authorization can be
obtained at the outset, but the
patient should have the ability
to update this authorization as
needed, or have the option to
update it on a yearly basis.