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    Jan 26, 2012, 03:11 PM
    HIPAA violation
    I mentioned in front of a patient about an event. I did not say the patients name or the doctor. Is this a violation?
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    Jan 26, 2012, 03:39 PM
    No, unless the events were so obvious as to be clear who it was.
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    Jan 26, 2012, 06:54 PM
    Thank you. Fr chuck
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