tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489363879633129568.post5600676041936043526..comments2023-11-13T11:54:56.769-08:00Comments on DePaolo's World: Medical Privacy Test in GAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02446191842560064784noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489363879633129568.post-85380191980360464052012-06-08T10:57:44.893-07:002012-06-08T10:57:44.893-07:00Thanks for the comment Stew - I think the issue wa...Thanks for the comment Stew - I think the issue was whether there could be wholesale disclosure of medical information, with the fear that some thing that had nothing to do with the work injury would be disclosed. I do see that as a valid issue. In comment in a different forum it was noted that in some states medical records are the property of the physician and it is up to the physician's discretion whether to share...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446191842560064784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489363879633129568.post-27673642874973539072012-06-08T07:45:11.755-07:002012-06-08T07:45:11.755-07:00David,
I know many attorneys representing injured...David,<br /><br />I know many attorneys representing injured workers in California believe their clients have a right to privacy as to their treating physicians vs their claims adjusters. The truth is virtually ALL W/C claims offices have persons whose major job duties involve calling treating doctors to obtain disability status reports and to discuss the claim.<br /><br />One attorney said he would not "allow" a treating doctor to communicate with his client's w/c claims adjuster. He did not believe me when I told him it was commonplace, no "permission" was required, and in fact physicians must report to employers &/or insurance companies, e.g., L.C. 4609. <br /><br />However, Labor Code Sec. 3762 does limit the information the physician may disclose to the employer.Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204685177630538907noreply@blogger.com