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What laws protect patient confidentiality?
The Commonwealth Privacy Act, 1988 and the Privacy and Personal Information Act, 1998 (NSW) strengthen this protection. This legislation states that an individual’s personal and family history cannot be divulged to other organisations without their consent, and that these records must be kept in a secure place.
When can patient confidentiality be breached?
A breach of confidentiality occurs when a patient’s private information is disclosed to a third party without their consent. There are limited exceptions to this, including disclosures to state health officials and court orders requiring medical records to be produced.
Can you sue someone for telling your medical issues?
Yes, you could sue for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. You will need to prove damages through medical bills.
Do you have to swear an oath in the Bible?
Swearing an Oath on the Bible Is Not Required Court scenes in American movies, television, and books typically show people swearing an oath to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Typically, they do so by swearing an oath “to God” with a hand on the Bible.
What was the decision in oath v Young?
Police Dep’t v. Young, OATH Index No. 2033/21, mem. dec. (May 26, 2021). ALJ Noel R. Garcia recommended termination of a firefighter’s employment for offering an $800 bribe to an investigator to take a urine test required prior to returning to duty after a voluntary alcohol use treatment program.
What’s the difference between affirming and swearing an oath?
Britain has guaranteed a right to affirm rather than swear an oath since 1695. In America, the Constitution specifically references affirming alongside swearing at four different points. There are good political and ideological reasons for affirming an oath rather than swearing.
Can a person swear on the Bible instead of affirming it?
Whether this could be used to undermine your credibility in current or future court proceedings is a matter of debate, but it is a risk. If you ask in open court to be permitted to affirm an oath to tell the truth rather than swear to God and on a Bible, you’ll be drawing a great deal of attention to yourself.