In California, a hospital generally cannot employ a physician directly under the corporate practice of medicine doctrine (note: there are some...

My director of nursing asked me to falsify documentation, give a medication w/o a doctors order and commit perjury. Can I sue?

If you were asked to falsify documentation and give medication without a doctor's order, and you did not do either, then you probably would not...

Can a Law Enforcement officer give out my private health information?

The HIPAA Privacy Rule only applies to "covered entities" that create or receive "protected health information." A police officer is not a "covered...

Will my former employer receive a copy of the independent medical examination that was performed in response to my L&I claim?

Generally, the HIPAA Privacy Rule does not prevent an employer from receiving copies of medical records that are part of a worker's compensation...

Isn't it considered a HIPPA violation if a trooper arrests you and demands you provide him your doctor's names?

The HIPAA Privacy Rule only applies to "covered entities" that create or receive "protected health information." A police officer is not a "covered...

Can I sue the hospital for discriminating me because my OB DR. Doesn't have privileges in my home town hospital

As stated previously, hospital privileges are granted to an applicant who meets the requirements for medical staff membership. If your OB has not...

Is it a HIPPA violation for a Dr. who I worked for to tell the unemployment board I was seen by another provider in his practice

It may be. Generally, an employee's employment records and health records should be separated. Without an authorization from you that complies with...