Is it HIPPA violation when you are not a case manager or assigned RN for a patient and you search through the chart ?
If the RN shares the patient identification and information it may well be a HIPAA violation.
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If the RN shares the patient identification and information it may well be a HIPAA violation.
Generally hospital acquired infections are not actionable unless you can prove a specific breach of aseptic technique or management of the infection.
Consumer protection counsel should be consulted if the installation contract was breached.
Who would be paying this restitution as the only liable party would be your assailant.
Unless the damages were due to a departure from accepted standards of care, or a lack of informed consent, you likely have no legal basis to sue.
The Statute of Limitations is generally 6 years, which is contained within N.J.S.A. 2A:14-1.
Elective medical treatment can be refused if you are deemed to be competent to refuse same.
You can likely sue to recover the cost of the chair but that is likely the extent of recoverable damages.
If you avoid seeing the Dr. then your plea will be suspect as your attorney seems to be wanting to question your competency. speak to current...
Consult local employment counsel as this is not a malpractice issue.