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A family member has offered financial assistance to prevent my eviction Monday 7/13. This assistance is contingent upon:
1) medical/psychiatric evaluation(s)
2) disclosure in advance of the name of the doctor(s)
3) full disclosure of the results of the medical/psychological evaluation(s)
I am not a dependent of this family member. I carry my own insurance. I have agreed to the evaluation, but on my terms. I believe a neurological examination should be conducted first and have a specific neurologist in mind. If the neurologist refers me to a psychiatrist, I will follow that advice. The family member has agreed to this direction I've chosen. However, insists the name of the doctor and all paperwork be released to the family member. I am not comfortable with this requirement. I feel I am being coerced and strongarmed due to a very tight time schedule to prevent eviction, lose my belongings from inability to store/move and become homeless for an undetermined amount of time. I believe the requirements provided in the loan-agreement to abandon my rights under HIPAA are illegal and perhaps actionable. I do not wish to take legal action, rather explain to the family member that the conditions presented are illegal under federal and/or state (Arizona) law, whether or not I accept the conditions. Is my understanding of my rights under HIPAA correct?
Thank you
1) medical/psychiatric evaluation(s)
2) disclosure in advance of the name of the doctor(s)
3) full disclosure of the results of the medical/psychological evaluation(s)
I am not a dependent of this family member. I carry my own insurance. I have agreed to the evaluation, but on my terms. I believe a neurological examination should be conducted first and have a specific neurologist in mind. If the neurologist refers me to a psychiatrist, I will follow that advice. The family member has agreed to this direction I've chosen. However, insists the name of the doctor and all paperwork be released to the family member. I am not comfortable with this requirement. I feel I am being coerced and strongarmed due to a very tight time schedule to prevent eviction, lose my belongings from inability to store/move and become homeless for an undetermined amount of time. I believe the requirements provided in the loan-agreement to abandon my rights under HIPAA are illegal and perhaps actionable. I do not wish to take legal action, rather explain to the family member that the conditions presented are illegal under federal and/or state (Arizona) law, whether or not I accept the conditions. Is my understanding of my rights under HIPAA correct?
Thank you