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Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on January 23, 2014. Also cited in 43 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000099531, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: COLUMBIA SC - 544
Issue:
The Veteran/Employee contacted a Dorn VAMC Patient Representative that his Primary Care Physician violated his privacy when the Veteran became ill at work, and asked a co-worker to take him to the Florence Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The Veteran was surprised when his Primary Care Physician began discussing his personal health information in front of his co-worker. He feels this was a violation of his privacy.
Outcome:
01/23/14: One Veteran will be sent a letter of notification.