Like a scene out of Law & Order, imagine you have detectives in your office waving around their badges, telling you and your staff they are investigating “something” and need information on one or more of your patients.
As a physician or person involved in the healthcare workforce, you likely encounter ongoing challenges complying with Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations in all areas of your practice.
The Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) frequently receives calls from physicians asking about the process for terminating a patient relationship. We also frequently receive calls from physicians inquiring about their responsibility when it is the patient who initiates the termination.
In 2016, Dr. Kloda sought treatment with Dr. Brooks for his depression. Dr. Kloda shared with Dr. Brooks his desire to try ketamine therapy as he had experienced suicidal ideations in the past and hoped that ketamine would prevent future thoughts.