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    Aug 21, 2007, 08:55 AM
    Privacy Law Violations
    Is there any legal recourse if a hospital has released your full name, date of birth and social security number to a private citizen? (Mailing error)
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    Jan 25, 2009, 02:13 PM
    Is there any recourse when a hospital release my medical records to another patient at the hospital?
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    Jan 25, 2009, 02:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by katbird14 View Post
    Is there any recourse when a hospital release my medical records to another patient at the hospital?

    You can certainly file a complaint under HIPAA but it appears the harm to you has already been done and nothing can be done to reverse it - other than they'll issue you an apology.

    How did the mistake happen - if you know?

    Parental rights

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