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VA Health Care Upstate New York (VISN 2)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on April 16, 2013. Also cited in 132 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000088014, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 02 Bath, NY
Issue:
Deceased Veteran's step-daughter called and spoke with Social Worker. She questioned whether Veteran had a diagnosis of PTSD. Social Worker checked the patient's record, did not find a diagnosis, but disclosed that the Veteran did have PTSD symptoms. Update: 04/17/13:The Veteran's Next of Kin will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Education/reprimand provided to Social Worker.