It's still not a breach. You're fine to discuss cases as long as you can't identify the patient from the information.
It's fine to discuss, but not to post a screenshot online. In fact, it's not even okay to discuss in a public place where you could be overheard. The risk is low, but not zero, and best practice is to get consent before sharing.
Source: am therapist
You're also assuming this is their therapist and not their rebound lay.
Right, it was just a joke
To be clear, my original comment wasn't meant to sound like: "uh... is a therapist allowed to share this?" But rather "lol, they could be texting their therapist here"
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At least she was transparent.
Exactly. I can work with that.
Having almost always been the rebound guy, I found those messages flattering snd lonely at the same
Dennis Rodman built an entire career out of rebounding. So. That's not nothing.
She will be someone else's wife, though.
Until she's crying again.
She will still be married then
It's a start!
Is this screenshot a HIPAA violation
None of that qualifies as PHI.
Source: am pharmacist
*This DOES constitute medical advice, but NOT legal advice.
"Is this screenshot a breach of therapeutic confidentiality" didn't sound as good :p
It's still not a breach. You're fine to discuss cases as long as you can't identify the patient from the information.
You're also assuming this is their therapist and not their rebound lay.
It's fine to discuss, but not to post a screenshot online. In fact, it's not even okay to discuss in a public place where you could be overheard. The risk is low, but not zero, and best practice is to get consent before sharing.
Source: am therapist
Right, it was just a joke
To be clear, my original comment wasn't meant to sound like: "uh... is a therapist allowed to share this?" But rather "lol, they could be texting their therapist here"
This vaguely reminds me of this incredibly romantic Jonathan Coulton song. 😘
If you like watching, sure.
The folks ironically or non-ironically in this thread.. it explains why dumbp won