Is it legal for a doctor to run a drug test on a pregnant woman with out her consent? Is it illegal to smoke pot while pregnant?

Unfortunately, there is not enough information here to really give a comprehensive response. Generally, a physician cannot perform any tests or...

Did my parent's nurse break the HIPPA law?

Unless there are specific circumstances, this may very well be a violation of HIPAA. You should contact the Privacy Officer at the clinic where...

What do I do? Please help.

If you had a written agreement with American Tax for the tax preparation, you should bring that agreement and the tax returns and all audit...

Can I get out of this very nonspecific contract for employment?

You should definitely consult with a local attorney who is experienced in employment contracts. There may be something in the agreement that...

Can I use the results from ER 2 to refuse to pay ER 1's bill since they are charging me for a diagnosis that I didn't have?

Unfortunately, regardless of whether or not you stayed at the first ER long enough for them to provide a complete exam and diagnosis, you still...

As long as you are honest and provide accurate and truthful information throughout the application process then there should be no reason for you...

Isn't this a violation of the HIPPA Law

Unfortunately, I would need more information in order to determine whether or not this was a HIPAA violation. There are certain situations in...

When going to any doctors appt. is the doctor suppose to always wear their white jacket.

I'm not entirely sure why you believe this is a legal issue but, no, physicians are not required to wear the white jacket during appointments. ...

What fines and/or punishments can I expect? Will this affect my new job?

This is entirely going to depend on the specifics of your situation. There is no criminal or individual civil liability for violating HIPAA but...

What are good reasons for a responsible party (social worker in this case) to be reported to the authorities?

Look to the California Department of Health's web site for information on where to file complaints about facilities. A complaint against the...