If I were to provide a friend (non-medical profession) with medical information about myself, is it against HIPAA laws for this friend to tell others?
2007-09-12 14:04:39 · 7 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no you can tell anybody anything about yourself but if they tell people its not a violation of HIPPA because they aren't medical professionals, just big Mouth's.
2007-09-12 14:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by jinxster12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIPAA applies to any professional inthe medical or related field that deals with medical records. By disclosing the information yourself willingly there is no violation of the regulations.
2007-09-12 21:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by siamsa_siamsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cyanne2ak has it right, the minute you open your mouth and disclose it your right to privacy (nothing to do with hipaa) goes out the window.
Hipaa deals with medical offices/medical insurance offices so that detailed information regarding someone personal/medical information stays away from the general publics eyes. If someone were to see that information, even unintentionally that company could be fined a hefty sum.
2007-09-12 21:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by Kissa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. HIPAA applies to health care providers, their employers, health care insurers and others involved in your health care or the payment for it. If you want to keep a secret, don't tell anyone.
2007-09-12 21:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. HIPAA says that the health professionals who treat you are bound by confidenciality from giving out that info without your permission. If you tell someone who is not a healthcare provider, there is no law that binds them from telling others.
2007-09-12 21:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it is not. HIPAA (not HIPPA) regulates the medical profession ONLY. You WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS by disclosing your information to others.
2007-09-12 21:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Nope, they are not involved in your health care, so they bear no responsibility in protecting information that you divulged voluntarily.
2007-09-12 21:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋