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I have questions on the violation of my privacy with my doctor

Submitted: 490 days and 19 hours ago.
Category: Legal
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Female, Age: 53, Colorado

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everything possible. I am filling out the paper work to file a claim againist this doctor. But after that I am at a dead end

Posted by Susan Roberts 490 days and 18 hours ago.

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Hello and welcome:

What questions do you have regarding the conduct of your doctor? HIPPA covers some things, and not others.

I will be glad to assist you after you let me know more details.

XXXXX XXXXXXX

490 days and 17 hours ago.

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I had a doctor patient relationship with a doctor for a year. I did not sign any type of release form giving him permission to release info. about me to anyone. I also asked him at least 6 times if my son calls not to give him any info. about me. And the doctor released info. to my son anyway. Was this doctor in the wrong for giving info. to my son? The info the doctor gave out was about my health and my medications. Since then I have tried to contact a lawyer to help me on this matter. I am in the process of filling out the form to file a complaint with the Medical Board. Can you please let me know if I am right or wrong about my privacy with this doctor was violated. Can you also give me some leads to lawyers in Denver,Colorado. Thank you for your help.

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Thank you for the additional information.

I am sending you a link to the HIPPA guidelines (www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa), but wanted to point out a couple of things. First, I think you should report the doctor. You are given 180 days to report.

Second, there are no personal damages allowed by a HIPPA filing. You can consult with an attorney in Denver who specializes in health care law to see if you have a private suit against the doctor. www.denbar.org. Talk with several lawyers and see who you like best. Generally there is no or a minimal fee for the first consultation. You can file the HIPPA complaint on your own without a lawyer.

XXXXX XXXXXXX

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