I live in Broward County, FL. My pain management doctor refuses to give me a receipt when I ask for one. Is this legal?

The Florida Department of Health, Board of Medicine regulates MDs in Florida. I am not sure if your "Pain Management" doc is a M.D. or a D.O.?...

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HIPAA violation? My husband was in the hospital with HIV related illnesses. The nurse gave info in front of his family.

Besides HIPAA, which regulates protected health information through transmittal of electronic means, such as e-mails, faxes, and computer screens...

Can my dr refused to give me my medical records

A healthcare provider in Florida, except a psychiatrist or mental health counselor, are required to provide you copies of your medical records....

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Hippa violation

Federal law (HIPAA) does not give a patient the right to sue, the federal government can bring an action based on your complaint. Contact...

While I was in a drug rehab the nurse called the dentist and gave them information without my consent. Did she break the HIPPA

Your enquiry is not entirely clear as not sure if you had complained of dental issues whilst in rehab. If you did, then she had the right to make...

My nursing license is being investigated they supenaed my medical records how long does that take and what are they looking for.

The Florida Board of Nursing is one of the strictest Boards within State government. They will require you to enter IPN to avoid sanctions. If you...

I was refered to collections for unpaid health bill fro My daughter she is a minor. Collection never reported to credit burue.

I assume the debt for the health services was rendered in the District of Columbia, where I am licensed to practice law, as you had indicated "DC...

Do I have a right to read my medical records in lieu of having to pay for copies?

I can not answer the question with respect to North Carolina law as I am not a North Carolina attorney; however, under HIPAA you have the right to...

Reasonable distance for a Doctor? Cannot find any information online regarding this. Thanks!

This sounds like a worker's compensation claim? If so, you can file a request to have a specialist in the same field in your local area. You should...