OCR guidance explaining when HIPAA permits health and mental health providers to make decisions about communicating with a patient's family and friends based on their professional judgment about what is best for the patient.
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SAMHSA guidance that demonstrates how Part 2 applies to the electronic exchange of healthcare records with Part 2 programs.
Guidance issued by HHS explaining when a health care provider has a duty to notify family or law enforcement authorities if a provider believes that a patient may hurt themselves or others.
OCR guidance explaining when MH professionals can share information in order to treat patients and prevent them from harming themselves or others.