The answer to the question of whether it is a "restraint of trade" for a primary healthcare provider to prevent an allied healthcare provider from discussing certain aspects of assessment and care with a patient is: NO. http://definitions.uslegal.com/r/restraint-of-trade/ -- Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCA Wyndmoor, PA, USA IBCLCs empower women and save babies' lives! Learn more <http://tinyurl.com/3nj2p3c> and visit www.ILCA.org *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome