Appleaday01

Thanks for responding! They are not in the same group. I had asked the doc several times how to proceed. He either wouldn't answer or 'send her to the er and let them handle it'. The pt was not comfortable w that response. The doc I spoke to is a trusted colleague and, I did not share any id info. Just the basic facts of the case.

Hello! I am a home dialysis nurse and work for a company that contracts with multiple providers and physicians. I discussed a situation about a patient (using no names or identifying information or identifying doctor of physician) because I trust this particular doc and was looking for advice on how to proceed as the patient's current physician was not giving any guidance. Is this a hipaa violation?

Hi all! I work as a home dialysis nurse for a company that contracts w many different physicians and practices. Sometimes patients wish to stay w our company/nurses but are unhappy with their physicians and want to change. The various contracted physicians do not play well in the sandbox. I have always been told I'm an advocate for the patient. But, am not allowed to offer even a modicum of assistance w this transition. What is our role as nurses in this situation? thank you!