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Originally Posted by Lauliza
This person didn't break any rules on their end. You With everything you told this person their reaction makes sense, given they didn't know you well. That is why you have to be very careful about what you tell staff in situations like this. There are certain things they hear where if they don't know you well, they will react just like this person did.
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To my understanding, due to HIPPA, confidentiality can only be broken with permission in cases like this (unless the person has a guardian)... even a verbal rescinding carries weight. At least, that has been my experience.