Use and Disclosure of PHI
lAuthorization
–Plain language
–Description of information to be disclosed
–Purpose of disclosure
–Identification of person(s) authorized to use
–Expiration date or expiration event
–Right to revoke
–Statement regarding possible redisclosure
–Signature and date
Authorization must be in writing and include certain minimum elements including; description of information (can’t say all records), name of person authorized to receive information, expiration date for use of information...

Authorization for research does not require a specific end date or event may state none or “end of study”

Purpose = brief introduction to the study, goals of study etc.