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Privacy Case Studies

Four case studies are presented to illustrate a variety of research studies that may be required to obtain human subjects approval. These case studies are intended to assist in the identification of issues and are not intended to replace, nor do they constitute legal advice.

Case Study #1: Using Abstracted Data from Medical Records

Case Study # 2: Linking Administrative Data to Chart Reviews

Case Study #3: Ethnographic Research in a Medical Setting

Case Study #4: Collaboration among Multiple Hospitals


**Please note: THIS REPORT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY (AHRQ).