Treatment records for substance use disorder are considered highly confidential and a patient's explicit authorization is required to release them. Given the sensitive nature of this information and strict federal regulations concerning it, it is crucial for medical assistants to understand and comply with these consent requirements to protect patient privacy and comply with the law.
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What are the federal regulations regarding the release of substance use disorder treatment records?
What happens if a medical assistant violates the confidentiality of substance use disorder records?
How can medical assistants ensure they are properly handling consent for treatment record releases?
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