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Originally Posted by jmdt  I am so angry right now. My friend who has MS went to this neurologist for her, I guess, annual appointment and they thought it was appropriate to discuss my daughters condition. The doctor told my friend that we may never know what it is and it might just go away. She told her about my daughters bloodwork and everything. That she checked for lyme and everything. WTF I am fuming!!! Why is my daughters doctor discussing my daughter with another patient. I mean my friend knows everything but who the heck is she to talk about my daughter anything!!! I have to go there later at 4pm for another appointment with my daughter. I thought I would go at least to hear about the bloodwork and to get a copy of it and the cd of the MRI. Maybe I should ask her about my friends MS and what is going on with that!!! I think anyone who gets in my way will feel the wrath of this sicilian mother!! I have to calm down. Oh maybe we should just sit around and wait for it to go away! yeah right. When my daughter looks down at her arm in class and sees a drop if blood and has a scratch that she didn't even feel I am not waiting for anyhting to go away!! Sorry for the rant. I will let you know what this idiot doctor has to say about the next step we take. |
If this is true - and I'm not doubting you, I'm questioning this "friend" and how truthful she is - this is a violation of HIPPA. The dr should know this is a big NO NO. Charges can be brought against him for discussing another pt to someone else (not dealing w her medical care and info necessary for the other person to treat your daughter). This is a federal offense that carries fines. This is serious business in the medical world if this friend is telling you the truth.
Is this dr affiliated w a hospital, university, or is this his own practice?
I think it is about time for a new dr, especially if this is true.
I've worked in healthcare for years, practice in clinical care, and HIPPA is a very serious violation.