Important Privacy Guidelines
This community forum is NOT a secure medical platform. Please read all terms below:
Protected Health Information (PHI) - STRICTLY PROHIBITED
- NO real names - Use display name only
- NO dates of birth or specific ages
- NO addresses or location details
- NO phone numbers or contact info
- NO specific medical conditions or treatments
- NO appointment details or provider names
- NO insurance information or billing details
Community Standards
- General wellness discussions only - NO medical advice
- Emergency situations require calling 911
- Respect others' privacy and anonymity
- Be respectful - no harassment, bullying, or hate speech
- No spam or solicitation without written approval
- Posts violating rules will be removed
- Violations may result in warnings or account suspension
Clinical Communications Protocol
- All clinical care occurs in Hint Patient Portal only
- Community posts are NOT monitored for clinical care
- Messages outside Hint are not part of your medical record
- For urgent issues: call 911 or go to emergency department
- Mental health crisis: call/text 988
Privacy & Enforcement
- You are responsible for protecting your own privacy
- This platform is not HIPAA-compliant for medical discussions
- We may remove apparent PHI but cannot control screenshots
- Community access may be revoked for policy violations
- Report violations to dpc@coshealthcollective.com
Acknowledgment & Consent
By signing up, you acknowledge you understand this Code of Conduct and agree to follow it as a condition of membership. Failure to comply may result in limits on access or termination as described in the full Patient Code of Conduct document.
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