The doctor/patient relationship is sacred but at what point is the Physician allowed to disclose “private” information if the patient alleges the physician has behaved in an inappropriate manner?  How can a Physician defend against such allegations and maintain patient privacy? Can or should the Physician require a third party during the patient visit?  Continue reading Medscape Article

Published by:  Medscape: Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD:  December 02, 2015

One Response to “PATIENT PRIVACY: IS THREE A CROWD?”

  1. Ashley

    This is a great article. It outlines the importance of having the patient specify to a third party, perhaps at registration, if they wish to have a chaperone present during their exam. It also lists scenarios in which a provider would benefit from having a chaperone present during the patient’s encounter. It does not hurt to err on the side of caution.

    “Doctors who ask themselves and act on the simple question, “Could what I’m about to do be misinterpreted if there are no witnesses?” are more likely to avoid headaches down the road.”