aforrest1

I read the thread but I appreciate your attempt to enlighten me. Thanks for the prayers.... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using the BariatricPal App

Valentina, HIPPA does allow provider to provider communication, they can disclose pertinent protected health information about a mutual patient without consent from the patient or a parent under certain circumstances. The federal government sets the minimum standards for HIPPA, individual states can supersede the minmums by mandating additional restrictions. However, the particular situation the original poster shared did not meet sharing of PHI between providers outlined by HIPPA. I don't usually comment but providing partially correct information to prove a point that was not needed got my attention today. Next time, maybe help support the person. Discouraging words when someone is vulnerable can create undue stress. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using the BariatricPal App Valentina, HIPPA does allow provider to provider communication, they can disclose pertinent protected health information about a mutual patient without consent from the patient or a parent under certain circumstances. The federal government sets the minimum standards for HIPPA, individual states can supersede the minmums by mandating additional restrictions. However, the particular situation the original poster shared did not meet sharing of PHI between providers outlined by HIPPA. I don't usually comment but providing partially correct information to prove a point that was not needed got my attention today. Next time, maybe help support the person. Discouraging words when someone is vulnerable can create undue stress. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using the BariatricPal App

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I obvious don't post...the struggle is real.