Information and Resources
HIPAA
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Navigating HIPAA and other Confidentiality Issues
Notes from a presentation given by Joseph Monahan (MSW, JD) with practical tips for family members navigating complex privacy laws.
HIPAA: Family Caregiver Guide
A guide created by Next Step in Care with questions and answers about HIPAA for family caregivers specifically.
5 Guidelines for Better Outcomes
Guidelines for what psychiatrists and healthcare providers should do when patients don’t give permission to contact their families - information from the US Department of Health and Human Services website.
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