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Title: Compare the difference between consent and authorization.
Post by: stalmoney on Feb 5, 2018
Compare the difference between consent and authorization.
 
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Title: Compare the difference between consent and authorization.
Post by: DR.BREEEEEE on Feb 5, 2018
Authorization requires the patient's permission to disclose PHI. Signed consent is optional. The patient gives consent for the provider to disclose PHI for purposes of treatment, obtaining payment, and operation of the healthcare facility by acknowledging receip t of a copy of the office privacy policy.