QUESTION
Is it legal for my doctor to discuss my medical condition at a party with her friends that are no doctors?
Asked on Apr 16th, 2014 on Medical Malpractice - Florida
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Two of my wife's friend told he my doctor was telling them the details of my in curable medical condition.
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No. This would be both an ethical and HIPAA violation. Unortunately HIPAA has no inherent civil right of enforcement but you can file complaint with Florida Department of Health and the Federal agency. They may sanction or discipline the doctor. You might have a civil lawsuit but would either have to have catastrophic harm from the disclsoure or be willing to pay for the lawyer to pursue the claim. We do offer FREE consultations to see if we can help. Just call 1-800-922-6442.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2014 at 4:17 PM
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