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Hi all. I am currently learning about medical billing and am currently taking a course. I have a friend who's best friend has to have a biopsy done for breast cancer. The biopsy is being done in the...
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SherriI would think that the best person to talk to in this case the patient's doctor. Maybe he can arrange something for your friend.Mary
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They may not be saying it because of HIPAA, there could be another reason behind the policy.
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"Family only" policies were in effect LONG before there was HIPPA. Those are "hospital" policies...not HIPPA policies. I would take the suggestion of going through the doctor to try to get an...
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As stated, this is not usually a HIPAA issue. This is something that the hospital does in order to protect themselves against liabilities.Lets say your friend is observing the biopsy, faints and falls...
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Are you sure she is not really a distant cousin twice removed?I have never had to prove I was anybody's relative. I just said I was. Are things different now?Sharon
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If we go back far enough in time, we are all related to each other.
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Ah, Steve, the philosophist.Remember, only the dad used to be allowed in delivery rooms too. Now, you can have a party!
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Hey, used to be that the dad was NOT allowed in the delivery rooms!Sherra Scott
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