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Posted by Marie1 on October 28, 2010, at 8:53:08
I have recently been made aware that my former psychiatrist had discussed some intimate details of my life (and my husband's, whom he doesn't even know!) with someone who is a personal friend of mine. This occurred several years ago when she was also in therapy with him. She never told me about this before because she didn't want to hurt my feelings. Do I have any recourse in disciplining action towards this doctor? I am very hurt and outraged over his apparent lack of ethical standards.
Posted by goingballistic on October 29, 2010, at 2:38:01
In reply to ethical problem with former psychiatrist, posted by Marie1 on October 28, 2010, at 8:53:08
If you are in the United States, this is a direct HIPAA violation. You can contact the psychiatric association in your area and find out more about HIPAA. Everything you told him should have been kept between the two of you in that office. I would definitely call the psychiatric association in your area.
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 5, 2010, at 23:52:58
In reply to ethical problem with former psychiatrist, posted by Marie1 on October 28, 2010, at 8:53:08
> I have recently been made aware that my former psychiatrist had discussed some intimate details of my life (and my husband's, whom he doesn't even know!) with someone who is a personal friend of mine.
To consolidate replies, I'd like to redirect this thread to Psycho-Babble Social. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20100907/msgs/967323.html
That's a different thread, so if you'd like to be notified by email of follow-ups to it, you'll need to request that there.
Please do feel free to continue this discussion there, and in general to explore the other boards here. Thanks,
Bob
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