HIPAA and More: Understanding the Laws of Mental Health (Ep. 118)

Guest: Laura M . Brancato, Esq. - Elder Law And Vulnerable Client Specialist

“As an attorney and an advocate, my mission is to provide specialized legal advice and support to families with vulnerable loved ones. With a focus on mental health, special needs, elder law, substance abuse disorders and related matters, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes and achieve the best possible outcomes for their families.”

TEXT re HIPAA and patient privacy  (link below):

Even when the patient is not present or it is impracticable because of emergency circumstances or the patient’s incapacity for the covered entity to ask the patient about discussing her care or payment with a family member or other person, a covered entity may share this information with the person when, in exercising professional judgment, it determines that doing so would be in the best interest of the patient.

Past Episodes: Conservatorship, ep. 6

Judge Lisa Wexler on Mental Health and Legal Matters, ep. 12 and 13

SSDI: Ep. 50

Laura on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-m-brancato-67728814/

Video on Silver Hill website:

https://silverhillhospital.org/community/video/families-in-a-double-bind-the-need-for-legal-advice-in-navigating-the-psychiatric-health-system-by-laura-brancato-esq/

HHS and HIPAA:

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/faq/488/does-hipaa-permit-a-doctor-to-discuss-a-patients-health-status-with-the-patients-family-and-friends/index.html

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