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If my therapist disclosed my personal conversations with an employer while another patient was in the room what should i do?
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Answered on December 17, 2012
The first step would be to notify the facility where this took place so that they can investigate what happened. They have an obligation to do...
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Can i request a copy of my medical record from my personal physician
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Answered on December 17, 2012
You have a right under HIPAA to see and get copies of your records. I am attaching a link to a handout from the Office for Civil Rights that...
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Release of Information to Psychotherapist HiPPA Psychotherapy
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Answered on December 17, 2012
It is not usual, but it sounds harmless. Not anything required by HIPAA. My suggestion would be to ask your therapist what the purpose is of...
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Re: HIPAA
Anesthesiologist talked about my payor source and fact that I'm on disability.
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Answered on December 17, 2012
I agree with the other counsel that there is no right to sue under HIPAA.
However I would encourage you to contact or write the facility where...
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HIPAA WAS VIOLATED REGARDING MY SON DURING A DR. APPT
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Answered on December 17, 2012
I would encourage you to write or contact the practice administrator about what happened. They have an obligation to investigate, respond to you...
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What are the HIPAA implications?
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Answered on December 17, 2012
Following up on both answers - assuming you decide to go this way, don't forget to seek approval from your IRB for any change in your protocal...
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Who is responsible for a bogus medical bill on something that was previously covered by insurance when nobody notifies me?
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Answered on December 17, 2012
It sounds like the lab did do the testing. If so - it is entitled to payment.
I agree that the first call should be to your insurance company...
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Can I sue my x-wife personally for breaking Hippa.
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Answered on December 11, 2012
So the short answer is that you cannot sue for "breaking Hippa". When the federal law and rules were created they specifically left out a right...
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A nurse went in the system and looked up my room number and came to my room...Before that she had benn harassing me through text
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Answered on December 11, 2012
You should definitely tell the administration at the facility where this occurred so that they can investigate and follow-up. Address your report...
Can DMV take away drivers license because I have multiple sclerosis, even though doctors have not told me not to drive?
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Answered on December 11, 2012
This won't be automatic. If the DMV receives a report from your doctor they are supposed to send you a copy of the form linked below. After...
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