Yes by this law they ARE prohibitted. See added info to my above post. I put it there so that the info would be together. My best friend felt I was a danger at one point because while in a memory piece I was making threats to her and threats to kill myself. The only way my therapist could help was to first have me sign a release form in case it happens again. She could not because of this law listen to my friend or do anything about the situation except tell my friend no matter who the person was that person should be taken to the ER by 911 or the police.

HIPPA was passed into law just a few years ago. They also have a website and you can also get info about this by contacting The Civil Rights Department. The one for Washington, Alaska, parts of california, Oregon, Idaho is in Seattle Washington.