answered question 1/29/2009 Paula Patient Doesn't Want Her Violent Boyfriend To Know She's Getting An Abortion, So She Asks Dr. Bob To Send All Communications To Her To A Post Office Box And To Phone Her Only At Work. What Should Dr. Bob Do, And What Is The Legal Basis For Your? Dr Bob cannot legally discuss or relay any information about Paula to anyone without her consent .It would be a violation of the HIPPA law. He could lose his license if he does.