QUESTION
Is it possible to pursue a class action lawsuit against all medical professionals who collect medical information in their hallways?
Asked on Feb 02nd, 2014 on Medical Malpractice - Florida
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By medical information I mean weigh-ins in hallways, blood pressure measuring, Q&As by nurses in nurse stations that are near hallways, etc. I am finding it more and more difficult to give my medical information in such situations where I know other patients are nearby. The nurses also do not reset the scales to zero. I tried contacting HIPPA a year ago to file a complaint but got no response. Also my blood pressure raises to dangerous levels because my privacy has just been violated.
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Not really. To many variables for liability and damages. No real means for attorney's fees outside of damages as HIPAA does not provide private right of suit.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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