Special Protections for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Information
- Purpose of this Notice
- Who will Follow this Notice
- BCM's Commitment
- Understanding your Health Record
- How we may Use and Disclose Information about You
- When Your Authorization is Required
- Special Protections for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Information
- Your Rights
- Changes to this Notice
- For more Information, Requests Related to your Rights, or to Report a Problem
- Forms
Alcohol and drug abuse information has special privacy protections. BCM will not disclose or provide any PHI relating to the patient’s substance abuse treatment unless: (1) there is a patient authorization; (2) a court order requires disclosure of the information; (3) medical personnel need the information to meet a medical emergency; (4) qualified personnel use the information for the purpose of conducting scientific research, management audits, financial audits or program evaluation; or (5) it is necessary to report a crime or a threat to commit a crime, or to report abuse or neglect as required by law.