Can my health care provider discuss my health information with an interpreter? Read More Can my health care provider discuss my health information with an interpreter?
Can I have another person pick up my prescription drugs, medical supplies, or x-rays? Read More Can I have another person pick up my prescription drugs, medical supplies, or x-rays?
If my family or friends call my health care provider to ask about my condition, will they have to give my provider proof of who they are? Read More If my family or friends call my health care provider to ask about my condition, will they have to give my provider proof of who they are?
Do I have to give my health care provider written permission to share or discuss my health information with my family members, friends, or others involved in my care or payment for my care? Read More Do I have to give my health care provider written permission to share or discuss my health information with my family members, friends, or others involved in my care or payment for my care?
If I am unconscious or not around, can my health care provider still share or discuss my health information with my family, friends, or others involved in my care or payment for my care? Read More If I am unconscious or not around, can my health care provider still share or discuss my health information with my family, friends, or others involved in my care or payment for my care?
If I do not object, can my health care provider share or discuss my health information with my family, friends, or others involved in my care or payment for my care? Read More If I do not object, can my health care provider share or discuss my health information with my family, friends, or others involved in my care or payment for my care?
May a doctor or hospital disclose protected health information to a person or entity that can assist in notifying a patient’s family member of the patient’s location and health condition? Read More May a doctor or hospital disclose protected health information to a person or entity that can assist in notifying a patient’s family member of the patient’s location and health condition?
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit a doctor to discuss a patient’s health status, treatment, or payment arrangements with the patient’s family and friends? Read More Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule permit a doctor to discuss a patient’s health status, treatment, or payment arrangements with the patient’s family and friends?
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, may a health care provider disclose protected health information about an individual to another provider, when such information is requested for the treatment of a family member of the individual? Read More Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, may a health care provider disclose protected health information about an individual to another provider, when such information is requested for the treatment of a family member of the individual?
May a hospital or other covered entity notify a patient’s family member or other person that the patient is at their facility? Read More May a hospital or other covered entity notify a patient’s family member or other person that the patient is at their facility?
