Law, Ethics, and Professional Development
Federal Laws: Code of Federal Regulations
Websites
CFR 42 Part 2: Confidentiality of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Patient Records
Legal Information Institute, Cornell University
This website provides a break-down of each part of CFR 42 part 2 and makes it easy to both read and search the regulations guiding the patient’s right to confidentiality.
Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations – FAQs
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Frequently Asked Questions about CFR 42 part 2 to provide a better understanding of what rights the regulation protects and how to best apply it in practice.
Legal Information Institute, Cornell University
Subtitles A and B providing in depth information about the Department of Health and Human Services and Regulations Relating to Public Welfare.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule
Center for Disease Control. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (January 2017)
Information surrounding CFR 45 part 160 and 164, defining the Privacy Rule and it’s impact on providers in regard to patient confidentiality.
