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I complained to the nursing board when police took me to a hospital without a warrant nor being under arrest, chained and cuffed and they lied to the doctor and
by notch656a 4y ago
I complained to the nursing board when police took me to a hospital without a warrant nor being under arrest, chained and cuffed and they lied to the doctor and told them there were drugs up my ass. The doctors and nurses discussed my protected health information with police.
I specifically complained to the board regarding this and was told anytime a nurse/doctor is acting upon request of police they are exonerated from whatever happens afterwords. In fact the board in my state's position is that a medical professional can perform warrantless searches on behalf of police, and they are relieved of any personal liability.
Basically, in theory maybe HIPAA applies. In practice the police and regulatory boards act in lock-step to automatically make any interaction between medical professionals and police beyond reproach.