Were my rights under HIPAA violated and do I have any legal recourse?

It certainly sounds like there has been a breach of your privacy. HIPAA may - or may not - apply based on whether or not the chiropractor sends...

My friend was sent to a hospital, but her name has been blocked. Why?

I don't know what the situation is in your friend's case, but the presence of patients receiving behavioral health services is not usually...

What kind of information can a facility give to a close friend of a resident?

If a conservator has been appointed to make decisions for your friend you can certainly ask the facility for that person's name and contact...

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A medical doctor made a statement in a medical records that was speculative. How do we get the statement changed in the records

You sister has a right under federal and California law to ask for an amendment of her record. The hospital will have a process for considering...

How do I get false information in my medical records changed? do I have to sue?

Under the HIPAA regulations you have the right to ask for corrections and even if the hospital refuses to change their records to require that it...

WC Attorney requested medical info not specific to my injury or for dates after my injury. Receied medical info back to 2008

No - the attorney is not covered by HIPAA in this situation. You put your medical condition at issue and it sounds like she / he is doing what...

Health proxy, living will what will help?

I agree with Mr. Lutzsky - she should execute a living will / health care directive appointing some one other thatn her mother who is willing to...

I do not believe that HIPAA applies in this case because you provided the information when pursuing a compensation case - not seeking health...

So HIPAA controls how a covered entity (your wife's employer) , its employees and contractors may create, use, maintain, or disclose "protected...

What are my rights as patient, who also happens to be disabled to receive medical care from a health care system of my choice?

I agree with Ms. McCall's answer above, but have one additional thought. Although no provider (except certain emergency departments) is required...