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    Jun 27, 2011, 04:40 PM
    Is it a hipa violation to leave messages on the answering machine
    Is it a hipaa violation to leave messages on the answering machine at work even though the message dosen't have any personal information
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    Jun 27, 2011, 04:50 PM

    No.

    We need to know EXACTLY what the message said and EXACTLY what the patient signed re: HIPAA.
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    Jun 27, 2011, 05:14 PM

    Who do you work for? What message was left? By whom and to whom?
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    Jun 27, 2011, 05:23 PM
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    It was just saying that the prescription was ready but didn't leave specific information as to what the persons perscription was or the state of the patients state of disease.
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    Jun 27, 2011, 05:24 PM
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    I don't work for anybody I'm writing a paper and having trouble finding information so I'm asking for help
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    Jun 27, 2011, 05:36 PM

    So this is homework not a real situation?

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    Jun 27, 2011, 07:44 PM

    No that is not a violation,
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    Jun 28, 2011, 10:11 AM

    I did my homework. It's your turn to do yours.
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