About 3 months ago, one of my patients died unexpectantly after a major surgery. I hadn't taken care of him for an extended period of time, just few short wks, but he made such an impression on me w/his kindness, comical sense, and just all around beautiful soul. We spoke often of our love for our cats and animals in general. When I'd found out he passed, I was quite sad. He had such plans for the rest of his life and it stinks for this world to lose a person like him so young.
My dilemna is.. after his death, I'd made a monetary donation to an animal sanctuary where his two cats were placed. Well, just yesterday I received a letter from his family ( I think the animal sanctuary gave them my address and the details of the donation) - this letter is thanking me for the donation but also requesting I write them or call them with "how I knew him". I would LOVE to share with his family, how much I enjoyed him, and let them know how special he was not only to them, but to others.. but.. there is that darned Hipaa thing. I believe it would be against the Hipaa Law to do this. But, does anyone know for sure?
I know if my loved one passed on, it would be heartwarming to hear how they touched another person's life.
Any suggestions would be so appreciated. Thanks! :heartbeat
Sadly, sometimes family members have hidden agendas. If you didn't know the family while caring for this kind soul, you're taking a risk by disclosing info.
systoly
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Sadly, sometimes family members have hidden agendas. If you didn't know the family while caring for this kind soul, you're taking a risk by disclosing info.