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Minimum Necessary Standard

Written by Stephanie M. Nixon, PhD, CCC-SLP on .

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A privacy rule stating that healthcare workers should only be allowed to see the absolute minimum amount of your medical information needed to do their specific job. (e.g., the person scheduling your appointment needs to see your name and phone number, but they do not need to read your detailed therapy notes).

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Stephanie M. Nixon, PhD, CCC-SLP

With a unique perspective shaped by my own learning disabilities, including ADHD, I bring a wealth of professional expertise in education and health policy, grant review, as well as research, evaluation, and treatment of children with speech, language, and reading disorders. My passion lies in advocating for those who are not able to do so for themselves, leveraging my diverse background – both personally and professionally – to make a meaningful impact in the field of special education and child development.