Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California
It came to my attention that my nurse practitioner has disclosed to my neighbor what I had previously been treated b
For. I am appalled and embarrassed. What is my recourse?
Asked on 1/27/15, 7:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Len Tillem
Tillem McNichol & Brown
It's a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. You can file a complaint here:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/index.html
You could also sue the nurse practitioner and his or her employer for a breach of your privacy, but unless the circumstances are unusual (for example, a disclosure of a disease that would cause some people to think poorly of you) then it's not likely there's a great case here.
Answered on 1/27/15, 9:04 am