2007-08-22 01:56:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes. It is a violation of the HIPAA laws.
2007-08-22 02:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by JLM 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You didn't state where you are located but I would think if your personal medical information was made public and you suffered any type of loss you would have a grounds against both parties.
Though I would doubt much would be obtained from suing the employee, unless of course it was a doctor.
2007-08-22 09:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by From Yours Trully 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medical records are private/protected information. The only way I can see it being legal to release this info would be if it was concerning a crime you are being accused of. Hard to say since you didn't give the circumstances that it was released for.
2007-08-22 09:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You bet your sweet bippie. A friend of a friend of mine just won a very generous lawsuit over that very situation. The clinic and the employee both found at blame. My friend's friend will never have to work another day in her life.
2007-08-22 09:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mezmarelda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to be able to prove they were specifically speaking about you; there have to be identifying factors such as your name mentioned. Otherwise, they could be speaking about ANYONE with the same condition/problem.
2007-08-22 09:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by debbie l 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but I would guess yes. There are privacy laws in effect.
2007-08-22 08:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
absolutely.
2007-08-22 09:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋