The answer is Yes and No. Let me explain. As a business, the hospital can certainly take the position that they can refuse treatment to anyone...

The short answer is probably no, it is not a HIPAA violation that she provided you care and treatment as a licensed health care provider or had...

Unfortunately, this is one of those difficult situations where the law has not kept up with changes in society or in Medical practice. Despite all...

Who has the access to my medical records?

Hello, The reality is that no health care provider is required to hold onto medical records forever. Depending on the facility, they may have...

How can I consent to medical treatment if I'm only 17 and in college?

Hi. Thanks for the question. The easiest answer to your medical consent issue is to have your parents continue to provide consent for your...

Privileged & Confidential?

The bottom line is that you are certainly entitled to a copy of all of the relevant documents that a State agency has used against you to...

Privilege & Confidentiality?

I think it is important to try and clarify exactly what you are seeking. If you are seeking the original complaint that was filed against you that...

What recourse do I have against my phsyc. therapist has violated the patient/doctor confidently law between us?

The answer to this question depends significantly on the underlying details of your disclosure and the nature of the relationship between you, your...

What can be done with case below? Is it possible to conceal or close record? Possibly remove?

I represent a lot of nurses before the Texas Nursing Board and in my former life worked for the Texas Nursing Board. With regard to licensure,...

Can I file on my phsyc therapist under the HiPPA law

While there is probably more information that would have to be considered before a lawyer could give you a definitive answer, here are some things...