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Option 5: Research on Decedents’ PHI*

Researcher must represent that:

  • Use or disclosure solely for research on decedents’ information.
  • PHI is necessary for research, and
  • Individual is a decedent, and provide documentation upon covered entity’s request.


*Research on decedents’ PHI could include information generated from dissecting a corpse.

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