Selected Federal Laws & Regulations Effecting Medical Treatment
C.F.R. refers to Code of Federal Regulations
U.S.C. refers to United States Code
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Confidentiality of Medical Treatment (HIPPA)
— 45 C.F.R. 160, 162, 164
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, passed to safeguard protected health information, as summarized by the U.S. H.H.S.
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EMTALA
— 45 USC § 1395dd
This is the law that requires hospitals to screen, treat, or transfer, anyone who arrives at an emergency room in need of urgent care.
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Patient Self-Determination
— 42 U.S.C. § 1395cc (f)
Health care institutions must offer information about advance medical directives to patients, arrange training of their staffs, and provide education to the public.
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