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Originally Posted by 31Tudor
X3 If we are getting questioned about quoting the Judging Standards by one of our members, I think this falls into the same category. We have to remember that this is an international forum. Posts not by Tom or his family about his medical condition are technically in violation of HIPPA regulations that protect just that, medical information. You are obviously not that close to Tom or his family otherwise you would probably be in the know on a regular basis. Like we have said before, let's say our individual prayers and hope that his condition improves, and he will be very pleased that on in international forum, that you appeared to care the most. I don't think we need to violate HIPPA which is a federal regulation.
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I thought HIPPA applied just to medical personnel and facilities involved in one's treatment. How can it apply to the general public?
P.S. I just checked several legal-type websites which state that HIPPA does NOT apply to the general public. So no laws have been violated on this forum!