At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify the principles of the Physician Charter. 

2. Explain what is covered by HIPPA and the role of HIPPA. 

3. Recognize some of the professionalism pitfalls associated with confidentiality and the EMR. 

Richard A. Chole, MD, PhD, faculty for this accredited education activity has Stock or Stock Options in Gateway Biotechnology, Inc. 

Ellen M. Friedman, MD, faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Anna H. Messner, MD, faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Jo Shapiro, MD, faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Nipun Chhabra, MD, CME Reviewer and AAO-HNSF Education Committee Member for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. 

Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, MMM, CME planner and AAO-HNSF Coordinator for Education has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Robert P. Oliveri, CAE, CME planner and AAO-HNSF staff member has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.