Office for Civil Rights posted the following documents on Tuesday,
September 16, 2008 on http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/privacy.html
Patient Guide: When Health Care Providers May Communicate About You
with Your Family, Friends, or Others Involved in Your Care
Provider Guide: Communicating with a Patient's Family, Friends, or
Others Involved in a Patient's Care
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