First of all...

Posted By: sorry on 2007-03-29
In Reply to: Has a HIPPA law been violated by my ex coworker? - I am patient

I am sorry about the breast cancer diagnosis and wish you well. Think positive!!!

Second of all, it probably was a HIPAA violation on some level, but I wouldn't worry about that. Maybe she won't contact you anymore because she fears for her job status and doesn't want to jeopardize that anymore. However, because she was judgmental on your lifestyle, I just dunno about that. Anyone can get breast cancer, regardless of lifestyle. I am hoping she isn't contacting you because she is worried about breaking anymore HIPAA violations, and I would hope she wouldn't yap about it in the office. Maybe you should speak to her in person and you would be pleasantly surprised. If it is a religious/judgmental call on her part, come talk to me...you can e-mail me at any time :)

Hugs and wishes...

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Has a HIPPA law been violated by my ex coworker? - I am patient
- I am apalled at your whole thread topic. - sm
  - she just learned she has breast cancer - do you know for sure you would think clearly if it
  - Oh my, how violent. - Ever heard of anger management?
- Yes but you asked for her to tell you. - MT in MT
  - And wasn't it a violation for her to even ASK for the results from someone other than her doc? Th - Veronica
    - I simply said, let me know if it is abnormal. - I am patient.
      - Good grief, you started this all. You should have just waited. Xanax to the rescue. nm - steppin' back
  - I am on XANAX. I did not think my clinical diagnosis would be on report. - I am not thinking correctly
    - I can symphathize with you panic, but even on Xanax, - responsibility rests with you - NM
- First of all, I'm so sorry for your situation and wish you the best....sm - sb
  - When I worked in hospital Med Records, we were told - Violated HIPAA
- She obviously told someone who warned her of the violation and now she is hiding.... - Violated HIPAA
- Violation - mtathome
- So sorry for your diagnosis..sm - No Name
  - I take a different thought on that - Sammie
    - I typed my PCP's report and she was upset with me. - I agree
    - I don't see how your thought is that much --sm - No Name
      - Different in that you just DO NOT ask - Sammie
- Sorry to hear about the DX, will keep you in my prayers. nm - jade
- Sorry to hear of your diagnosis - sm
  - I have scheduled surgery/chemo/RT out of town. - I am patient
    - I hate to break it to you, but my boss - that posed as a friend during
- My sympathy as well on your diagnosis - Dreamweaver
  - Thank you. That is exactly what I am going to do. - I am patient
- So sorry about your diagnosis. sm - you asked her, no violation
  - I stopped by the office and everyone was way too polite. - I am patient
- Also sorry - sm
- First of all... - sorry
  - saying a prayer for you - info_seeker
    - Thank you all for your kind wishes and prayers. It is much appreciated. - I am patient
  - Very sorry to hear of your diagnosis...sm.. - nm

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