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    Sep 26, 2011, 05:36 AM
    Hipaa violations questions'?
    If a friend of an elderly patient makes the appointments for the patient and comes in the day of the appointment and inquires if they have been seen yet, is it a violation to confirm the answer?
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    Sep 26, 2011, 06:02 AM
    No.
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    Sep 26, 2011, 06:04 AM
    Thank you very much for this information.

    -Jenn :)
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