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    May 19, 2013, 04:37 PM
    Why are you no longer employed at your previous employer?
    I was fired for a HIPAA issue. When interviewing for a job, and they ask why I am no longer employed with my last employer, what is the best possible answer I can give without being dishonest?
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    May 19, 2013, 04:40 PM
    May ask, what was the "issue"? That might affect the depth of the answers you receive.
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    May 19, 2013, 04:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    May ask, what was the "issue"? That might affect the depth of the answers you receive.
    I was getting ready to have a medical procedure, and made a note in my own medical record that I had completed an Advance Directive. An audit was done and they saw that I had opened my own record.
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    May 19, 2013, 04:47 PM
    We have several medical professionals here, so please be patient until one or more comes online. Check back now and then to see if your question gets a response. I will track this thread and PM someone, if necessary.
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    May 20, 2013, 02:30 AM
    Wondergirl - you never pass on a HIPAA question, and this is more a matter of opinion anyway?
    I think this situation is a bit unfair and a forgivable mistake so I wouldn't hide the truth IF ASKED. But I would say that I had left to find better opportunity. If I were an employer, I wouldn't reject your application.
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