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Jane's Story: Giving Access to Her Health Information

Jane, a pregnant woman, was asked to sign an authorization to release her personal health information to a pharmaceutical company before getting a prescription she needed to help insure the well-being of her and her unborn child. Read More

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Mobile Health and Fitness Apps

Mobile is the consumer technology of the moment. The number of applications available to mobile device users appears set to continue its exponential growth. Read More

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Dylan's Story: Name and Personal Health Information Released for Research Study Without His Permission

Dylan received a phone call at work (by name) that offered him a free cholesterol screening as part of a research study by Astrazenica. He was told that they received his name from a patient list at his health insurance company. Read More

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Marsha's Story: Patient Health Records Repeatedly Fax to Her Home by Mistake

Marsha's home fax machine happens to have a telephone number similar to one of a health care facility. On several occasions, the local hospital has faxed patient records to her home. Read More

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Jenny's Story: Breast Cancer Patient's Condition Disclosed Without Her Consent

Jenny had breast cancer and was seeking treatment from her HMO. She was contacted by the Northern California Cancer Center to participate in the Young Women's Breast Cancer Survey. Her health provider had disclosed her condition to this group without her consent. Read More

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Robert's Story: Privacy Violated by Chiropractor's Receptionist

Robert visited a chiropractor for a treatment. He decided not to return for more treatments, but the office's receptionist read his medical file and contacted him on her own. Read More

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