Legal Question in Health Care Law in Maryland

There is a federal statute called the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") of 1996." This statute governs the health care industry's use, disclosure, distribution, etc., of a person's medical records. HIPPA claims have been heavily litigated in the last few years, and as such, medical providers have increasingly become more vigilant about patient privacy issues. This is a long and complex statute that you should not attempt to decipher yourself. I STRONGLY recommend that you consult an attorney BEFORE you proceed with any legal action.

I would also think long and hard about turning what is ultimately a domestic/family situation into a full blown legal affair -- these types of things can break up families, so you need to decide how important it is to you and whether using the court system is really appropriate.

Best of luck.******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.********