medical confidentiality
I have a medical bill outstanding, docter is treating a mutual friend and proceeds to ask about me to my friend
the docter proceeds to tell my friend that i have an outstanding bill. Is that legal.if not what are my rights.
Asked on 1/20/05, 9:08 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Olden
Law Offices of Michael A. Olden
Re: medical confidentiality
You know I'm not really sure whether it's even legal or not, basically an invasion of privacy or even the new HEPPA Law,n but more importantly I personally feel it is totally unethical to mention one patient to another and more importantly that she is behind in her payments on a bill. Minimally I feel it is invasion of privacy and is totally uncalled for.I have been practicing law in the San Francisco Bay area for approximately 35 years and expert in the area in the category in which your question is placed. I feel I can help you in this matter and if you wish to consult with me please contact me at 925-945- 6000.
Answered on 1/20/05, 6:14 pm
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