It's probably a violation of some sort, but is it a HIPAA violation? HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. I did not read anything about insurance coverage information...
Rick-Wood replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing
Speaking only for myself... I support dignity in dying, and that the terminal person has a right to determine at least in part how and when that is to occur. The big problem is that there is a...
Reply to Question #1. Hands down, I would want to talk to the Standards Committee in my hospital about this, or to the DON, or the Risk Assessment Team, or someone who will listen. There are legal...