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Veterans In Partnership (VISN 11)
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on May 18, 2012. Also cited in 213 other reports.
Report ID: SPE000000075700, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: VISN 11 Battle Creek, MI
Issue:
A specialty physician received a call from an outside Doctor asking for information regarding one Veteran. The physician shared information regarding symptoms of the Veteran and possible diagnosis relating to named symptoms. After the conversation ended, it struck our physician that he was not sure who it was that he was speaking with so he called the outside Doctor once again and asked him what this was all about. The outside Doctor stated he was an independent Doctor investigating a disability claim. Update: 05/18/12:The Veteran will be sent a notification letter.
Outcome:
Provider involved has been educated to ensure authorization exits to share information prior to having a conversation with outside entities. Notification letter has been sent to the Veteran.