What are your thoughts on confidential patient information ? Can a worker get fired over this ? Vote. Comment.

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Trust is built when confidentiality is respected. - Unknown

So, I have a feeling that my my medical information is out for the vultures to enjoy.

People don't understand that the reach of their gossip can lead to possible suspension, termination or a law suit. Smh.

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JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

It should be protected.

Yet perhaps it can be shared with insurance companies and pharmacies. But that is it.

I even had to give permission for my doc to answer my dad's questions when I was in the hospital and my mind and memory too foggy to remember the details.

Umile · 41-45, F

@JoyfulSilence I heard that they're very strict on those kind of things too.

JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

@Umile

Yeah, they don't want to get sued.

Umile · 41-45, F

@JoyfulSilence nmh.

JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

@Umile

I do not know that acronym.

Umile · 41-45, F

@JoyfulSilence nodding my head.