OCR guidance for parents regarding the rights of parents and their children under HIPAA as children become adults.
Government guidance
OCR guidance issued informing patients when HIPAA may permit a healthcare provider to notify family, friends, or other caregivers about a patient's location and general condition.
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.
SAMHSA guidance that demonstrates how Part 2 applies to the electronic exchange of healthcare records with Part 2 programs.
SAMSHA guidance explaining how to determine when Part 2 applies to SUD providers, with various examples of different types of SUD providers.
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.