Re: HIPPA violation?

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On 4/11/06, Amy wrote:
> I was recently off work for a minor procedure. It was not
> related to my work. My doctor wrote me a return to work
> slip over a week agostating that I could return to work on
> regular duty with no restrictions. My employer will not
> let me return to work unless I have my doctor provide them
> with copies of all records showing what my medical problem
> was, all tests, and treatments. I do not feel that this
> is legal. My condition was not work related and was NOT a
> workers comp case so why do they have any right to ask all
> of this?
Speak to someone at the local office of the US Office of
Civil Rights. They deal with HIPAA.