Picture this: you’re a mom trying to protect your 9-year-old son’s medical privacy from your controlling mother-in-law. You’ve changed clinics and made it crystal clear that your son’s medical information is off-limits. But then you find out that your son’s doctor has betrayed your trust by sharing confidential details with the meddling grandma! That’s exactly what happened to this mom, who decided to report the doctor for violating her son’s privacy. But now, her family is accusing her of being bitter and jeopardizing the doctor’s career. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story.
The Struggle with Son’s Medical Condition

Mother-in-Law’s Meddling Ways

No Contact and Changing Clinics

New Doctor, Same Problems

Family’s Unhelpful Attitude

Mother-in-Law’s Persistence Pays Off

Husband’s Unwelcome News

Mom’s Fury Unleashed

Reporting the Doctor

Family’s Shock and Accusations

Blaming the Mom

Husband’s Lack of Support

Mysterious Friend Doctor

No More Mention of Friend Doctor

Doctor’s Betrayal and Family’s Accusations
So, this mom is at her wit’s end after her son’s doctor shared confidential medical information with her overbearing mother-in-law. She reported the doctor, but now her family is accusing her of being bitter and jeopardizing the doctor’s career. They even say she’s not focusing on her son and just starting arguments. To make matters worse, her husband isn’t supporting her decision to file a complaint. With all this drama, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Doctor’s breach of privacy could have deadly consequences. NTA.

Curious commenter asks for more information about reported medical negligence.

Commenter questions the validity of the AITA story.

Protecting patient information is crucial, online therapy could help

NTA, HIPPA violation. Family needs to hear about the problem.

User calls out OP for potentially using alternative medicine

User questions if OP is avoiding medical advice, no replies.
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Debate on modern medicine and patient privacy concerns.

Did the doctor cross a line? Let’s discuss

Mother reports doctor for violating privacy regulations, husband disagrees.

Engage readers by highlighting skepticism of commenter’s judgment.

Skeptical commenter questions validity of story, suggests moving away

Who’s the a**hole? The naturopath or someone else?

Curious about the mother-in-law’s role in the son’s health?

Standing up for your rights and your child’s privacy . NTA

Curious commenter questions child’s treatment, suspects craziness

User questions OP’s motives and support system in medical secret dispute

Medical privacy concern raised by MIL impersonation.

Curious about doctor’s response and how MIL found out?

Nurse supports reporting doctor for violating patient privacy ⚕️

Report the doctor to their licensing board for violating HIPAA. NTA.

NTA. Check out r/justnomil for similar issues.

User seeks clarification on doctor’s side of story.

Commenter questions OP’s story and leans towards YTA verdict.

Curious commenter questions parent’s involvement in son’s medical care

Engaging in a debate about holistic medicine and medical neglect
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Stand up for your rights and find a new doctor! ♀️

NTA praises clinic’s future caution after doctor’s HIPAA violation.

Explaining the difference between a HIPAA violation and general discussion

User expresses skepticism about HIPAA violation, calls for more information.

Confusion over missing details, leaning towards ESH verdict.
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OP needs to provide more information before we can judge.

Details missing, can’t judge who’s the a**hole

Did the doctor actually share the medical info with grandma?

Reporting doctor for HIPAA breach if confirmed, NTA

Mom reports doctor for sharing son’s medical secrets. NTA
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User calls out YTA for not providing crucial information

Curious commenters demand more info from OP about HIPAA violation
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Medical malpractice? NTA mom reports doctor for sharing son’s info

Curious commenter questions OP’s medical treatment for child, doubts story credibility.

Can a doctor listen to your mother-in-law’s concerns?

Curious Redditors ask for more context on HIPAA complaint.

OP accused of only responding to like-minded comments

User questions legitimacy of doctors in a medical privacy dispute ⚕️

Doubts raised about authenticity of medical privacy violation report

NTA calls out HIPAA violation, warns of federal penalties.

Curious about the mother’s motives, but doctor is at fault

Reported doctor broke HIPAA laws, violated trust, and patient chart.

User accuses parent of endangering child with alternative medicine

Protecting your child’s privacy is crucial. NTA for reporting.

Doctor’s breach of privacy puts child’s health at risk

Doctor violated privacy, mother-in-law harassing. Get restraining order. #NTA

Former HIPAA compliance officer explains severity of doctor’s violation

Protect yourself and your family from the insane MIL

Patient takes drastic measures to protect medical privacy from MIL.

Former college help desk worker shares privacy concerns. NTA

Parent expresses anger at doctor for violating child’s privacy ⚕️

Parent’s holistic approach questioned in medical privacy dispute ⚕️

Curious about the child’s condition and treatment, no drama here

Doctor’s breach of confidentiality put son in danger. NTA.

User calls out OP for avoiding question about holistic medicine.

Curious commenter seeks more info on OP’s situation

Harsh but fair criticism of OP’s post seeking validation.

Mom reports doctor for sharing medical secrets with grandma. NTA.

Protecting your child’s privacy is non-negotiable

Doctor breaks HIPAA, bitterness doesn’t jeopardize their career

Set boundaries with interfering MIL to protect child’s health.

Sharing medical information without permission is illegal and dangerous. NTA.

NTA. Doctor violated HIPAA, mother-in-law stomped boundaries. Go no contact.

Protecting medical privacy and family boundaries

User calls out OP for not providing enough information

Privacy is paramount. Doctor’s breach of confidentiality is unacceptable. #NTA
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Outrage over doctor’s breach of code of practice. NTA.

Grandma overstepping boundaries, NTA for reporting doctor’s breach of privacy

Doctor violated privacy, MIL needs Very Very Very Low Contact

Grandma violated trust and doctor violated HIPAA. NTA for being upset.

NTA – MIL manipulated doctor, husband needs to confront her.

Protecting a child’s privacy is important. NTA for reporting.
