•Research on Decedents
–Researchers may use and disclose a decedent’s PHI for research purposes without IRB review. 
–The following criteria must be met in the form of a statement to the covered entity:
•The use will be solely for research on the PHI of a decedent.
•The PHI sought is necessary for the purposes of the research.
•The researcher has documentation of the death of the individual about whom information is being sought.
What does not require IRB review?
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