Legal Question in Employment Law in Nevada
release of medical information
is it legal for an employer to call an employees health care provider and request, and receive from that provider, the medical status and diagnosis of that employee without that employees knowledge and consent?
Asked on 3/26/98, 4:07 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
No it is not legal
A medical facility is not allowed to release medical information to anyone without your consent
Answered on 4/06/98, 12:17 pm