Re: Hospital Confidentiality

May 18, 2003

Ginny,

You asked, " With privacy laws being what they are, how in the world do you

know who has Pancreatitis in the hospital? " I didn't explain myself well.

It definitely isn't free reign to go see people. The social worker goes to

talk to people privately and ask if they would like to have some company and

explains who I am and that I have Pancreatitis, too. She then escorts me to

their room and introduces us, where I then visit for a while before leaving.

Karyn E. , RN

Exec. Director, PAI

Indianapolis, IN

The PAI serves as a means of support, information, and advocacy. The PAI

cannot offer medical advice or direction nor substitute for your health care

provider.

May 18, 2003

Curious about something - with privacy laws being what they are, how in the

world do you know who has pancreatitis in the hospital? As far as visiting

people you don't know, I mean.

Ginny

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,

who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

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