Re: HIPAA violation and what to do

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On 8/18/07, Advice needed wrote:
> I had a mammogram at our local hospital. I had a
> prescription for the test from my current doctor. When the
> results came in, they sent the results to the wrong doctor
> which happened to be my old doctor who I fired! I can't
> believe they did this. She should know nothing about my
> medical care. I am quite angry with the hospital that sent
> these reports. I have spoke to them about it. Do I have any
> other recourse?

They made a MISTAKE and sent the test results to your former
doctor. All doctors are required to keep patient medical
information confidential, even your ex-physician. There has
not been any HIPAA violation.