Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York
patient-docotor confidentiality
A doctor has released a patient's private information, such as diagnosis and medical condition to third parties. My question is what actions are to be undertaken by the patient to pursue their legal rights.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: patient-docotor confidentiality
The privacy laws pertaining to medical information are quite extensive. The laws allow for substantial penalties if violated. Visit us at our website for a host of pertinent information at www.1(800)wefight.com. You can also contact me for a free consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT.
Re: patient-docotor confidentiality
The privacy laws pertaining to medical information are quite extensive. The laws allow for substantial penalties if violated. Visit us at our website for a host of pertinent information at www.1(800)wefight.com. You can also contact me for a free consultation at 1(800)WE-FIGHT.
Re: patient-docotor confidentiality
I presume you believe the doctor released the information without proper authorization. Be sure you did not sign HIPPA compliant authorizations at some time, which may have been used by those seeking the information. If you are certain you signed no such authorizations for the release of your medical information, you might try reporting the matter to the NYS Department of Health. If you can prove the release of your health information damaged you financially (not speculating here), you may have a legal claim to make. Best, M. E. Zuller
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