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Hippa violations

Asked on Jan 23rd, 2013 on Libel, Slander and Defamation - Florida
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If you can prove an obvious violation of personal information that was leaked by a healthcare worker what would the next course of action be if the hospital didn't give a satisfactory answer
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Trial Practice Attorney serving West Palm Beach, FL
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You have to prove that the protected health information was disclosed to the public in general, or to a large number of persons. If so, you can bring an action for invasion of privacy.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 3:35 PM

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