Posted by gardenergirl on February 3, 2006, at 22:08:06 [reposted on February 3, 2006, at 22:22:24 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Suicide on Effexor, posted by Devastated Mother on February 3, 2006, at 21:40:52
Just to clarify for anyone else who might be reading and who might have a question about HIPAA
...you said:
> The new HIPA law does exactly the opposite. In the interest of maintaining privacy, unless children sign a release, doctors cannot talk with parents or anyone else.If you're talking about a minor child, it's the parent who would sign a consent for treatment or consent for release of information. The parent of a minor child, except in very special circumstances which vary from state to state legislation, are entitled to treatment information.
If the person being treated is of legal age, then yes, they do have the right to privacy under HIPAA laws and are the person holding that right. Parents hold the right for minor children.
I know that fact doesn't make any difference in light of your loss.
You and those who also loved your son have my sympathy.
gg
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