what is a doctor's responsibility if a patient requests restrictions on the use of his or her PHI?

Answer 1

http://www.google.com/search?q=patient+rights+phi&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Read lots and take good notes.

Answer 2

the doctor need not comply with the patient's wishes if HIPPA would otherwise permit restrictions.