 [ Symptoms ] how do i start a conversation with a loved one is dr about simptoms of alzheimer  how can we get around hippa to get help for our loved ones if they need it [ Disease ] if you know the doctor is name send a letter or fax with your concerns mentioning your relationship to this loved one providing unsolicited information does not violate the law but discussing this information with someone other than the patient is a big no no this may help but going with the patient to their doctor is visit would be a way to bring up the subject with the patient present of course