Officer denied patient information due to privacy laws, Worcester MA
An officer tried to get patient information from Memorial Hospital but was refused due to privacy laws while checking a restraining order.
Audio|Source: Worcester City Police
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Transcript:
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All right, we have an open bill here and we checked.
00:03
The gentleman is not here.
00:05
Also, wasn't that denied information?
00:10
I've only gone through to Memorial at the moment.
00:12
They told me it was a HIPAA violation, as well as the PD there, told me they could not give me any patient information.
00:20
It was against their rules.
00:23
Okay.
00:26
All great. The I number for the restraining order is going to be (number withheld).
00:35
Thank you. You're welcome.
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Near Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01605
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