hipaa law/ vent

[mandamouse21]

So my question is if I tell my dr not to disclose info about me and right after I tell them not to she walks in and tells my mother something, should I sue? It caused a fight between me and my mother and caused stress on me. This isn't the first time I have had trouble with this dr. I just wanna scream.

[marajean21]

Something that personal deff shouldn't have gotten out. I was medically emancipated automatically for being pregnant so the hospital couldn't tell my mom jack and I was under age so age doesn't really matter when it comes to that. My school felt the need to call my mom saying they had to have her come in immediately and never told me or anything but told my mom I was pregnant and they knew I wasn't living there or talking to her at the time. I wish I would have sued them but the principal left almost immediately and I didn't know how to go about it. What that doctor did was plain out wrong and she does deserve to pay for it. She shouldn't be a dr if she can't keep her big mouth shut

[mandamouse21]

Ok I will call the BBB first thing in the morning and I have relatives that are attorneys so ill call them tomorrow also to see what they think. Thank you so much for the replies.

[mrssandefur]

First.off.... in many states no.matter your age the hippa states that the Dr cannot.say anything to anyone you haven't given.permission to.do so.... I worked at a Drs office for years and so.I know this first hand. Second with being an adult (18 and older in the USA) and it not being YOUR appointment she shouldn't have said anything. I'd report her to the better business bureau and I'd speak to a lawyer (get a free consultation just to see what can be done before paying for someone when it could be something that can be handled through the BBB).

[mandamouse21]

It wasn't even a dr visit for me it was for my son and it was about me having an std and having to switch my birth controls which I think is why I got pregnant now but she always goes bc its her grand kids and she was just wanting to make sure what we both have isnr bad and I don't have her on my discloser but this dr has been known for doing this so I called and said not to say anything bc I don't feel like my mother needs to know that as she already gets onto me for being prregnant. They said since it wasn't. My appointment mothing should even be said, she walks into the room announcing to her that I had an std and changed birth controls and tries to tell me I wasn't taking it. Which started her getting on to me infront of everyone. She has done this to my sister and lots of my close friends, I don't want her doing it to anyone else and I want her to know I'm not standing for it.

[mandamouse21]

I'm almost 22

[NicoleCherie]

She's 21 so she is an adult and what that doctor did is illegal if your mom is not on the disclosure form. My doctor still asks if my fiance can be in the room when she performs a pelvic exam.

[heather3673]

Your profile says you are 21 so in that case you could sue unless you put on your paper work that they could disclose info with your family. Here are some other options:
1. Switch doctors if you are having a problem and do not like how you are being respected.
2. If you don't want someone to know something at the Doctors visit then just don't take them with you. If they are your ride to the doctor then find another ride. This would easily help you avoid any problems that might arise.

If you try to sue you will have to have some kind of evidence or it would just be your word against your doctors and a big waste of money.

[Lesley27]

Im not saying thats even a little bit okay for your Dr to do but if you are truly worried about causing stress i would think going ahead with a law suit would cause way more than just a argument between you and your mom.... personally i would switch Drs....

What exactly did he say to your mom?

[MrsN9ne]

How old r u?  So long as u r a legal adult where u r it breaks dr patient confidentiality. Which is against the law. B careful tho law suits r stressful for all involved. Weigh ur pros and cons and decide what is best for u and ur baby. Then make ur move. Good luck and hopefully ur dr learns some respect.

[sweetkisses12]

Hi first off are you under 18? If so that's why you are considered a minor..so your information isn't private you have to have an adult with you to discuss your info..

[mrsreeder2be]

I would get a attorney involved. How old are you by the way?