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If a person has a medical problem that necessitates medical attention or is simply going in for their annual check-up, anything they discuss with their doctor is kept between them and the healthcare provider. The physician is legally obligated to uphold a doctor-patient confidentiality agreement, which is based on the idea that a patient should never be afraid to seek medical treatment for fear of private medical information being disclosed to others. If a patient discovers that the information they shared with their doctor was mishandled or shared with others without their consent, this is a violation of the doctor-patient confidentiality agreement, and they may be able to sue their healthcare provider for medical malpractice. A knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney can thoroughly review the case and advise you on the best legal course of action.\u00a0 At DeFrancisco & Falgiatano<\/a>, our highly experienced medical malpractice attorneys may be able to help you collect the compensation you deserve.\u00a0\u00a0We help clients throughout Upstate New York, with offices in multiple convenient locations.\u00a0Our extensive experience in the medical malpractice field is reflected in the\u00a0results<\/a>\u00a0we have achieved for our clients.<\/p>\n

A person’s health is a very personal matter, especially if they have specific health issues that they do not feel comfortable discussing with others. Doctor-patient confidentiality is important because it allows patients to feel more comfortable sharing medical information. Furthermore, the more information the doctor has about the patient, the better he or she will be able to make an accurate diagnosis and provide the best care possible.<\/p>\n

Once the doctor-patient relationship is established, the physician is not permitted to disclose any medical information without the patient’s permission. The duty of confidentiality does not end when the patient is no longer under the physician’s care. It lasts as long as the patient does, and it even lasts after the patient dies. The following are covered by the agreement:<\/p>\n

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If a person has a medical problem that necessitates medical attention or is simply going in for their annual check-up, anything they discuss with their doctor is kept between them and the healthcare provider. 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