Q: Were my friend's rights violated during her military medical appointment?
To make the story fit, my friend went to mental health because she's suicidal. The providers told her that they had to put her in a high interest list since she attempted suicide, it was very hard for her to open up but they told her the only people that would know would be the commander and the first Sgt but that they wouldnt know any details whatsoever, only that she was suicidal. Well the doctor just told her today that he had a meeting with them in which he told them Everything he said he wouldn't.. She is now even more depressed than ever and embarrassed. This resident did a complete 180 on her, Is this allowed under hippa? Were her rights and confidentiality violated? Are the commander and first Sgt just as guilty for wanting the provider to give them that information? My friend clearly stated she wanted no one to find out more than they had to and was told nobody would by the provider. Isn't this all against HIPPA?
A: Your friend needs to speak with a lawyer who is knowledgeable with regard to military law and the rights of military members. Since you are not the possible client, it is difficult to give advice in such a situation.
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