DR Patterson’s office calls to give patient Sara Martin her test results from her most recent visit, Her husband answers the phone and states that Sara is not home, but that he can relay the test results to her You don’t need to be a celebrity to have valid concerns that your medical records might be stolen or read by others. Act (HIPAA), a federal law that sets national standards of privacy provides medical records maintained by health care providers. Doctors and nurses and hospitals need to share your information to ensure that you are getting the proper treatments and meds.Insurance companies require the same information to verify claims. Family members or spouse can discuss your reports or treatments -you must give written permission
