Evicted squatter left medical records in my house. Does HIPPA apply to me?

HIPAA does not apply to you - but state laws about intentionally causing emotional distress, defamation and /or revealing private facts might. I...

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Where do I start my children's HIPAA rights were violated through getting shots and other treatment with no permission?

I agree with the other counsel - this is not a HIPAA issue. As to any other cause of action - were the children harmed in any way by the...

Home Attendant Agency suspend my wife from work because I visited the client in the hospital. Accuse her of Hipaa Violation.

If your wife told you about her patient's condition and/or location, that's probably a HIPAA violation even if you had a prior relationship with...

Is it a violation of FMLA or HiPAA when a supervisor gives information about your time off?

HIPAA does not apply here at all. And if the information given out is just updates on when you are presently expected back I don't see any...

Sent to emergency room,when patient condition is not emergency, did not do any treatment until next day.

Sometimes it is only after a period of observation, like what you describe, that an emergency can be ruled out. About the bill - call the...

My mother is dying in a hospital. My sister has power of attorney. She has stopped medications and feeding to my mother.

It is very natural to feel grief in this type of situation. Here are a couple of alternatives. You could hire an attorney and try to challenge...

Is it illegal for a wife to refuse chemo therapy for husband in state of California.

No - it is not "illegal". When we can no longer make decisions for ourselves someone other than the medical care providers has to do it on our...

If a Doctor Wrote on a Percription paper that "Patient would be medically benefited by having a small animal" Can a APT mgr deny

There are some laws that may help if your animal qualifies as an "emotional support". You may need more documentation about you need for the...

If you owe monies to a trauma hospital and medicare has paid their portion of the reduction can they "medicare" get into my IRA

So it sounds like Medicare paid part of your bill at the trauma hospital. If that's correct, Medicare does not have a right to repayment from...

I don't know if I agree with the "set-up" conclusion, but if you are facing potential discipline and/or loss of your job it would be wise to seek...