Is it legal to discuss patient issues ot treatment in a break room?
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Is it legal to discuss patient issues ot treatment in a break room?
Asked on June 11, 2012 under Malpractice Law, North Carolina
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under HIPPA it is improper for medical personal to discuss a patient's specific condition with non-medical personnel in any place or situation unless the patient gave express written authorization to do so. If medical personnel were discussing a patient's issues or treatment in a break room with other medical personnel, there was nothing improper over what transpired or illegal.
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