Posted by vivi on May 12, 2005, at 18:45:08 [reposted on May 12, 2005, at 23:11:49 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Doctor/Patient Confidentiality, posted by JackD on May 12, 2005, at 18:11:03
> No he didn't mention why he would listen to the person who called. He's just very shrewd, and condescending and generally dislikes me (and thinks I'm naive).
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> Today I spoke with a friend, a girlfriend of mine who called to speak to him and vouch for me, and she told me that he divulged ALL of my information to him, and on top of that accused me to her of being a drug addict and abusing my medications. His only evidence of this is that on several occasions my antidepressant scripts have been asked to be filled a few days early several months in a row (i'm not perfect about counting out exactly how many pills there are, but who would abuse an antidepressant??? it's ridiculous, and humiliating).
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> By the way, I don't have any history of drug abuse on record, nor of violent or any other such behavior (or psychosis). I don't have ANY criminal record too. All pluses for me.
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> So what board exactly do I contact? And should I even bother? You guys have been a big help, today I faxed and mailed a letter requesting my chart and all pertinent information, which I think scared the sh*t out of him!
There you go....You now have someone that can verify that he divulged information about you AGAIN. That is so unprofessional. Doctors should know that soemtimes people call in for a refill a few days early in case there is a problem at the Pharmacy, i.e. meds out of stock, insurance problems, etc.. I would contact an Attorney because many times the first consultation is free and they will be able to determine if you have a case. Yes, it is slander and you could contact the Better Business Beraeu (sp) Is your Doctor in a practice by himself? If so you could ask to speak with the Office Manager about the Licensing board in your area.
Viv
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