Based on the decision in a recent Connecticut Supreme Court case, patients may now sue physicians for breaching confidentiality. Previously, Connecticut did not recognize breach of confidentiality as a cause of action. The unauthorized disclosure at the heart of Byrne v. Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.C. involved a provider’s response to a subpoena. Subpoena compliance has long been an area of confusion for providers. After Byrne, not only must providers pay special attention when responding to subpoenas but now they must also worry about broader breach of confidentiality claims by patients.
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