IF I read the new NPRM correctly I think it will succeed in not impeding immantely needed treatment BUT will ultimately be MORE difficult for a provider to comply with. As I read it Instead of "making available" my Notice Of Privacy Practices, now I will have to make sure the patient receives a copy (whether they want to or not) AND still record their written acknowledgement (signature) that they received it (essentially my old Consent Form in my opinion). The ONLY advantage I see is the "before treatment part" and I can see more disadvantage. Will my provider carry a stack of Notices Of Privacy Practice" to the hospital for non-emergency patients, or to the rest home? The content requirement for the Notice Of Privacy Practices has not changed and would be much more volumus than was the consent and one copy of the Notice "made available". Am I missing something or does anyone else see this as POSSIBLY more difficult to comply with and administer. Why not just require the "good faith effort" to get consent at the first "reasonable" opportunity? I see the NPRM as MORE confusing and difficult other than the "before treatment" part. Any other thoughts?
Eddie G. Anderson 204 Blue Crab Cove Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Phone 252-354-5111 Fax 866-286-8038 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=privacy and enter your email address.
