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Is the school allowed to talk to my son's doctor about his adhd symptoms?
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No!: Medical information is private. No one can talk to your doctor without your written consent. You do not have to give that consent either.
Answered 2/8/2017
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With Permission: All patient information available to your son's doctor is private and privileged by law. It can only be discussed with others with parental permission, assuming your son is a minor.
Answered 9/5/2016
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Teacher reports &: Questionnaires lincluded in the vanderbilt scales, connor's & other standardized diagnostic tools are used by pediatricians in diagnosing adhd because criteria require significant symptoms in at least 2 settings that cause harmful dysfunction in learning, behaviot &/or peer interaction. Also, teacher reports help in titrating meds. Written consent is needed for doctor & school to talk.
Answered 11/14/2012
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No: Under HIPPA regulations, anyone wishing to speak to your son's doctor needs your permission.
Answered 6/16/2015
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