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Patient Claiming to Have HIV Throws Blood on Security Officers

The officers were treated at the hospital and given antibiotics.

News March 17
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S.C. Patient Dies After Altercation with Hospital Security Officer

The patient had been admitted to the hospital for a gunshot wound to the arm.

News March 7
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When Does HIPAA Allow Hospitals to Give Patient Information to Police?

The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits hospitals to release PHI to law enforcement only in certain situations.

News February 21