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Patient's Right to Object to Disclosures Sharing Information with Family and/or Friends

Unless the patient objects, limited PHI may be shared with the family, friends and/or representatives of the patient:

  • when sharing the information relates to his/her care or payment for care, or

  • when needed to notify individuals about the patient's location or general condition.