Dr. Moodey saw John last week for his annual physical. Dr. Moodey sent John for some lab work as he was concerned that John may
have developed diabetes mellitus. John asked the Medical Assistant, Sally, to contact him on his cell phone to discuss the results of the lab tests. When the results came in, Sally called John’s home phone and left a message for him to contact the office. Which of the Patients’ Bill of Rights afforded under Title II of HIPAA did Sally violate?
She should have kept communications with the patient private
and within the facility. She infringed
on the Patent’s Right to privacy. This
is because patient’s confidentiality must be protected by all those who are
part of health services. That is why it
should not be discussed on the phone.
Only the doctor should examine the results and give the recommendations
based on the findings.
