Discuss the different activities for which covered entities may use or disclose PHI with the patients prior oral agreement or if the patient has not objected under 45 C.F.R. 164.510.

Do you feel it is appropriate for hospital clergy to have access to the directory information of so many hospital patients when some hospital patients may not have a religious affiliation, may have a religious affiliation but not be religious, and/or may not have spiritual needs?