University Of Chicago
Pre-Health Shadow Program

Patient Privacy- What you need to know

One Federal Law called HIPAA is a privacy law that imposses certain requirements on physicians and the hospital staff in order to keep a patient’s medical information confidential.
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA regulations affect each and every staff member and physician at the hospital, as well as all volunteers and visitors.
While you are here shadowing, these regulations apply to you, too.
It is very important that you realize that a hospital is not like many other places of work.
Unlike many other businesses, at a hospital, it is crucial that a customer’s or patient’s information is kept confidential to maintain their trust.
You are PROHIBITED from taking any document with patient info with you
State and Federal law require the hospital and its employees to maintain the confidentiality of patient information. We may restrict you from certain patient information as we see appropriate