Sorry I couldn’t word that better, but I don’t know the proper term. My vocabulary is kind of limited and I have trouble putting thoughts into words.
I always see stuff about this rule, but I don’t really understand it. You can’t talk about what’s said during this appointment, but what does that entail? And what are the exceptions to this rule, because I think there are, right?
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It’s not just doctors. Anyone in healthcare knows HIPAA is a very big deal. I work preauthorizations for a health insurance company and it’s integrated into everything we do.
Healthcare professionals would rather people get treated for their health problems, even if they’re embarrassing and personal. Let’s say, for example, Patrick Mahones had syphilis. He wouldn’t want anyone finding out so he’d keep that to himself and since it isn’t being treated, he’s spreading it to other people, making a bigger societal problem. But if he knows the doctor will keep his secret, he can go and get treated.
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