Book Description

Designed to answer questions from alcohol and drug treatment and prevention program staff and management, and State agency officials about the disclosure of information relating to alcohol and other drug (AOD) diagnosis and treatment. Provides an easy-to-use checklist that should enable both AOD programs and State and other government monitoring agencies to quickly determine whether a breach of patient confidentiality has occurred under the Federal law and regulations governing patient confidentiality. Includes a presentation on the emerging issue of managed care and its impact on the confidentiality of AOD records.