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South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Mentioned in a privacy incident report created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on July 23, 2013. Also cited in 50 other reports.
Report ID: PSETS0000092405, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Reported Entity: SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS - 671
Issue:
The Release of Information office received a call from a patient's wife stating they (Patient A) received FMLA paperwork from the GEM clinic for another patient (Patient B). Document will be returned to Privacy Officer via mail.
Outcome:
07/24/13: Due to medical information being disclosed, Patient B will be sent a notification letter.