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Uses and Disclosures that We May
Make Unless You Object
Family or friends involved in care: Unless you
object, professionals, using their best judgment, may disclose to a
family member, other relative, close personal friend or any other person
you identify, health information relevant to that person’s involvement
in consumer care or payment related to that care.
Emergencies: We may
use or disclose your protected health information in an emergency treatment
situation. If this happens, we will try to obtain your consent as soon
as reasonably practicable after the delivery of treatment.