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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on September 19, 2014. Also cited in 21 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000109362, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: LOS ANGELES CA - 691
Issue:
A patient had a surgery this morning and sent his mother in to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) to pick up pain medication. Patient stayed in the car. The nurse explained to Patients mother that partial prescription was dispensed at Primary Care Provider (PCP) request due to Patient's previous disclosure of daily marijuana use. We are uncertain if mother was already aware of patients drug use. Mother does not appear to be listed in patients chart as next of kin/POA.
Outcome:
10/09/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the Veteran will be sent a notification letter.