atmu Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I want to write about a patient I had as an EMT in my personal statement. Is it ok to talk about the pt's past military status and occupation? Would this violate hipaa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted July 11, 2011 Moderator Share Posted July 11, 2011 as long as you are not specific as to his unit # or where he served at the time, etc it should be ok. there are lots of "army electrical techs" for example so the pt would not be identifiable from your statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Is this a "personal statement" being submitted for a post-grad residency...??? I ask because according to your profile... YOU are already a PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmu Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 No its for CASPA. Don't know why my profile had that but I changed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMSArtist Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Examples of HIPAA violation vs non-HIPPA violation ways of telling a story (ALL OF THIS IS MADE UP-there are NO ACTUAL VIOLATIONS HERE) HIPAA violation way: (violation bits underlined) One call that influenced my decision to become a PA was Mrs. Daniella Masterson (using full name/ real name etc) who was living at Sunny Valley Retirement Home in Seattle WA (too specific on the location) She had lead a long and colorful life and is a well known author of children's books (more identifying information) but when she was confronted with a diagnosis of CHF this bright and intelligent woman became terrified and confused. One of the most gratifying things I ever participated in as a healthcare provider was educating her about her condition and why her doctors had prescribed the medications she was on and how she could help herself feel better. She is currently living a full life and even wrote "My Pet Bunny Under The Bed (beating a dead horse here) since her diagnosis. Non-HIPAA violation way: One call that influenced my decision to become a PA was Mrs D. who was living at a local retirement home. She had lead a long and colorful life and is brilliant in her field, but when she was confronted with a diagnosis of CHF this bright and intelligent woman became terrified and confused. One of the most gratifying things I ever participated in as a healthcare provider was educating her about her condition and why her doctors had prescribed the medications she was on and how she could help herself feel better. She is currently living a full life and has continued with her life work since her diagnosis. Clear?? ETA: I think the rash of pre-PA's showing up w/ the PA tag is because the registration defaults to PA... since most new peeps are pre maybe it could default to pre??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 ETA: I think the rash of pre-PA's showing up w/ the PA tag is because the registration defaults to PA... since most new peeps are pre maybe it could default to pre??? Yeah... I noticed this about a week ago and suggested that the registration default to Pre-PA and require PA-S/PA-Cs to actually select these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Banuchi Posted July 11, 2011 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2011 Great idea Contrarian. I will fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ha...ha... :;-D: Funny... YOurs says "Nurse Practitioner"... ha..ha...:heheh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Banuchi Posted July 11, 2011 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2011 Ok, I think I really messed something up. I'll have to fix it later. Hey Contrarian! Funny! :) I'm going to change you to Pre-PA! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Banuchi Posted July 11, 2011 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2011 Oh! This is funny! I really didn't mean to change you to Pre-PA, but it did! Ok, Ok....working on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I was hoping for the title of "Custodial Engineer"... :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Banuchi Posted July 11, 2011 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2011 Now I'm the Pre-PA. Can you say Royal Mess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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