Our child's very sensitive medical records were "inadvertently" released by a hospital Do we have any recourse for damages?

I am very sorry for your unfortunate situation. You can certainly file a HIPAA complaint, but it looks as though the hospital is following the...

How do you amend medical records ?

It is likely they will make the appropriate changes if you request considering the circumstances presented .... See here about your right to...

First, I am sorry about the loss of you daughter. If you think a hospital employee has breached the privacy of your daughter, you can file a...

Do i have a malpractice case

I agree with Attorney Shah. A short delay in the diagnosis of a broken finger is not a sound basis for a malpractice claim. Infection is the...

I was admitted into ICU at University of Cincinnati MC for internal bleeding from a bicycle wreck. Released next day from ICU

From what you have written, it doesn't sound like you have a strong claim, if any at all. Unless, their actions either caused your condition or...

What can I do about a professor who is always threatening to fail me and always telling me I should quit school.

As someone who has gone through nursing school and worked as a nurse educator, I am familiar with the unfortunate situation you describe....

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Surgeon did not treat the patient with respectful care, he said do you know how much I am getting paid goose egg zero.

Unless you ended up with a serious infection that caused great damage - and I hope you didn't - it is not likely you have anything worth pursuing....

Am I entitled to monetary compensation due to a healthcare provider giving out personal health information to my job didn't auth

Likely not. You can file a HIPAA complaint, but HIPAA does not really provide for compensation because you - as an individual - cannot file a...

How do I go about handling this issue and does it violates the Hippa law? Do I have rights as a heath care worker?

You may want to file a complaint with ACHA if you think the situation is not being appropriately managed in the facility ......

If your eye heals - and I hope it does - you likely do not have a case worth pursuing. That does not mean that you should not ask for her...