Child custody cases and other legal proceedings in which your mental health or condition is an issue are the kinds of suits in which your PHI may be requested. In addition I may use your PHI in connection with a suit to collect fees for my services.
In compliance with a court order or court ordered warrant, or a subpoena or summons issued by a judicial officer, a grand jury subpoena or summons, a civil or an authorized investigative demand, or similar process authorized by law provided that the information sought is relevant and material to a legitimate law enforcement inquiry and the request is specific and limited in scope to the extent reasonably practicable in light of the purpose for which the information is sought and de-identified information could not reasonably be used.
To a health oversight agency for oversight activities authorized by law as they may relate to me (i.e., audits; civil, criminal, or administrative investigations, inspections, licensure, or disciplinary actions; civil, administrative, or criminal proceedings or actions).
To a coroner or medical examiner for the purpose of identifying a deceased person, determining a cause of death, or performing other duties as authorized by law.
To funeral directors consistent with applicable law as necessary to carry out their duties with respect to the decedent.
To the extent authorized by and the extent necessary to comply with laws relating to workers compensation or other similar programs established by law.
If use or disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of a person or the public and the disclosure is made to a person or persons reasonably able to prevent or lessen the threat, including the target of the threat.
To a public health authority that is authorized by law to collect or receive such information for the purposes of preventing or controlling a disease, injury, or disability, including, but not limited to, the reporting of disease, injury, vital events such as birth, death, and the conduct of public surveillance, public health investigations, and public health interventions.
To a person who may have been exposed to a communicable disease or may otherwise be at risk of contracting or spreading a disease or condition, if the covered entity or public health authority is authorized by law to notify such persons as necessary in the conduct of a public health intervention or investigation.
To a public health authority or other appropriate governmental authority authorized by law to receive reports of child abuse or neglect.
To a law enforcement official if I believe in good faith that the PHI constitutes evidence of criminal conduct that occurs on my premises.
Using my best judgment, to a family member, other relative or close personal friend, or any other person you identify, I may disclose PHI that is relevant to that person's involvement in your care or payment related to your care.