Post: HIPPA Violation

Posted by Larry on 4/15/08

Good Afternoon,

I'm considering legal action, and wondering if someone can
tell me whether or not I have a case. I have been
undergoing treatment for a torn disc in my back, and a
herniated disc that's pressing on the S1 nerve. I contact
my orthopedist's office on Monday, after a visit with the
Orthopedist on Friday. I had a question about the
medication I was taking, and the triage nurse went on a
witch hunt. She called my pharmacy and asked my pharmacist
what medications I was taking, and who had prescribed
them. The pharmacist, gave her the information, including
names of doctors, dates when medications were supplied,
and the names and dosage of each medication. The
relationship I have with my physician is now fractured,
and I'm concerned that this nurse has put something in my
medical file that was solely based on assumptions. From my
understanding, HIPPA is set up to provide Iron Clad
protection of patient's medical information. I know you
have to sign a release even to send information from one
doctor to the next. This was done without my consent,
written, verbal or implied. Do I have a case for a
malpractice suit for a HIPPA violation? Who is at fault,
the dr's office, or the pharmacist? Please help. Thank
you.

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HIPPA Violation, 4/15/08, by Larry.

Re: HIPPA Violation, 4/17/08, by 00.