Preserving Clinician Discretion Under Health Privacy Regulation
HIPAA does not stop health care providers from disclosing patient information to provide better care.
Lori H. Kels, MD, MPH, is a psychiatrist at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine. She has a clinical interest in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in women, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Her research interests include mental health in medical education and novel treatments for mood disorders.
HIPAA does not stop health care providers from disclosing patient information to provide better care.