To make a long story short, a relative who works at the hospital accessed my medical file and then gave the specifics on my medical tests, condition, prognosis, etc. to other relatives. :eek:

What recourse do I have in a situation like this? Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.

Here is the Enforcement Rule for HIPPA Violations:

http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/adad/PDFs/EnforcementRule.pdf

Also, here is the link for violations of civil rights - HIPPA : From the United States Department of Health & Human Services.

HHS - Office for Civil Rights - HIPAA (http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/)

Your relative, for unknown reasons, committed a criminal act releasing information to your family members pertaining to you.