2007-12-15 12:58:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i was in the er and the doctor just walked in giving me his diagnosis that included an urine screen. I had my then boyfreind at the time i was not given the chance to say no wait a minute.
2007-12-15 13:11:51 · update #1
You and the medical personnel in his office.
2007-12-15 13:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by toetagme 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The Federal HIPPA laws are in place to protect a person's privacy re: disclosing medical records/history to others. In most cases, any doctor's office is required to ask you, in writing, who specifically besides yourself, the office may share your medical info w/ and exactly what type/level of info you would want disclosed to the other person(s). An example of level/type of info might be disclosing info about just lab test results vs. info obtained from a medical history or exam.
The previous peoples' answers bring up some valid points though: the level of consent may vary if your are a minor, and if the info is disclosed to you when someone else accompanies you into a exam room @ the time of disclosure, for example.
I also live in FL, and since the HIPPA laws went into effect, there hasn't been a doctor, dentist, or even a lab that is exempt from these regulations - every time time I've gone to a new facility they provide paperwork stating my rights and asking my consent, should I care to give it, to disclose info to another party.
If you are uncertain, I would suggest your pose your questions/concerns DIRECTLY to the doctor or the administrator of the health care facility to get the MOST ACCURATE info on this issue.
2007-12-15 13:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by 1701 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends...
If you bring someone into the exam room with you then most physicians assume that you have no expectation of privacy.
It would be inappropriate for a physician to read your lab results in an open waiting room or hall way.
There are HIPPA laws that cover disclosure of medical information, however they would not apply since the physician is disclosing the information to you.
2007-12-15 13:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The direction of action in a case like that's to assist you recognize the nurse would be going over some assessments outcomes and then ask you in she needed your grandmother to stay or circulate away. in case you pronounced no she could stay then she could have study you the outcomes. you're able to continuously ask while it is composed of affected person confidentiality. yet absolute to respond to your question she did violate HIPAA regulations
2016-10-11 09:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you should have asked to receive the information in private. However, you can complain the Hospital and request a copy of the HIIPA policy and then make a complaint.
2007-12-15 13:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by WVAttorney 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are a minor, it is possible that your tests may be read in front of your parent or guardian.
Otherwise, in the US, your medical information must be protected.
2007-12-15 13:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, he's not. You brought your bf in, so he has permission to hear everything. If you had a problem with him hearing everything then you shouldn't have brought him.
If the DOCTOR brings someone in, then he has to ask.
2007-12-15 13:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Doctor was wrong.
2007-12-15 13:26:31 · answer #8 · answered by jalady 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋