A Doctor's office receptionist disclosed that I visited the doctor to a relative - is this ethical?
NO and she should be reprimanded for it.
No, it was a breach of your privacy rights.
Are you sure? Sometimes when I suspect someone has done something and want them to admit it, I will act like I already know. You know, like telling them that the receptionist already told me. Then they go off about the receptionist and I have my answer.
Just a thought.
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Not only is it unethical..its illegal. THat completely violates the HIPAA privacy act. Look it up! Then go complain, Its illegal!
Answers:
There are HIPAA regulations that they are supposed to follow...check out this link:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/enforceme...
Absolutely NOT. The receptionist should be
fired on the spot.
