Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maine

accessing confidential medical records

I accessed a former co-workers medical records through EMR. The content of the notes involved treatment for substance abuse and PTSS. While I never disclosed the context of the notes I reviewed, a case loomes that I inflicted emotional distress.


Asked on 2/07/09, 7:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Marchese Drummond & Drummond, LLP

Re: accessing confidential medical records

You did not ask a question. However, for the sake of giving you a response, I anticipate that you are asking if the co-worker has a valid claim against you for infliction of emotional distress. I do not know all the facts, but based upon what you have stated, they may have a valid claim. Let me know if I may be of assistance in your defense of this claim. Thank you.

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Answered on 2/09/09, 1:09 pm


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