Here is Episode 5 of "The Shrink Next Door." Listen to excerpts from Ike's mystery novels! Learn about Courtney Love's fax to Ike! Watch as Marty finally gets fed up! Enjoy. bloomberg.com/features/2019- via
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How could it *possibly* be ethical for you to disclose the name of the patient whose confidentiality was breached? And continue to use the patient's name?
Sincerely, how could you think this was OK? If you received permission, it should be stated. If not, the patient should sue.
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How is that in any way comparable to what Ike has done? is doing the world an immense favor by divulging all of this. I can't understand why one would focus on such a small detail.
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It isn't comparable and I'm not comparing the reporter to Ike. Of course Ike is The Problem.
The story would be just as effective without the name-dropping. The repeated HIPPA violation is unnecessary. And it can be easily fixed with some editing.
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1/2 OK, it's a fair point. I found it helpful to hear the name of an actual celebrity to understand the story, since just saying "he had celebrities as patients" doesn't carry the same impact. But perhaps it was not absolutely necessary.
2/2 Though I doubt she has issues with that. Ike acknowledged her in one of his books.