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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on August 13, 2014. Also cited in 64 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000107819, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: NORTH FL/SOUTH GA HCS-GAINESVILLE - 573
Issue:
Veterans brother alleges VA employee (mother in law of Veteran) inappropriately provided medical condition, diagnosis, and date of admission to her daughter. Privacy will investigate. The Veteran opted out of the facility directory.
Outcome:
08/26/14: The Incident Resolution Service Team has determined that the Veteran will be sent a notification letter, as the PO stated it cannot be ruled out that VA inappropriately disclosed information.