The things we share with doctors and other care providers are often highly sensitive.
That’s why patient-doctor confidentiality is a cornerstone of medical ethics and effective care.
That’s why patient-doctor confidentiality is a cornerstone of medical ethics and effective care.
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule — the rule that protects patient information from being shared without their consent — that would radically erode patient privacy.
The proposed change to the HIPAA Privacy Rule would mean that that info like history of trauma, mental health diagnoses, domestic violence, current or past drug use, and more, could possibly be shared without a patient’s consent in an expanded set of circumstances.
Disclosing medical information without consent could impact a person’s ability to secure housing, child care, and access many social services, and discourage vulnerable people from seeking help when they need it.
HHS’ stated goal is to support people in accessing treatment — but this proposal would do the opposite.
HHS must withdraw these proposed changes.
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HHS must withdraw these proposed changes.
aclu.org/news/disabilit…
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