Healthcare Privacy Primer
Assert your medical consent, access, and privacy rights with confidence
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Your Rights Are Protected
Federal law guarantees your medical privacy rights. You can decline questions, request amendments, and control your information.
5-Minute Privacy Protection Plan
Start protecting your medical privacy immediately with these essential steps
Build Your Privacy Protection Scripts
Why this matters: Having prepared responses prevents freeze responses and helps you maintain boundaries under pressure.
Emergency Scripts – Copy These Now
Can you help me understand how that relates to my current symptoms?
I need a moment to think about whether I’m comfortable sharing that.
I’d prefer not to discuss that unless it’s medically necessary.
Your Federal Privacy Protections
Your 6 Core HIPAA Rights
Check off the rights you’ve exercised or want to learn more about. These are federally guaranteed.
0 of 6 rights understood
Report Privacy Violations
If your medical privacy has been violated, you have multiple ways to seek help and file complaints.
HIPAA Complaint Hotline
1-800-368-1019
TDD: 1-800-537-7697
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
Response Timeline
30 days: Access to records
60 days: Amendment response
180 days: File complaint
Emergency Privacy Protocols
Generate Emergency Card
Create a wallet-sized card with your privacy preferences
Download Privacy Directive
Draft document for emergency situations (not legal advice; consult an attorney)
Save to Phone
Emergency contact with privacy instructions
Need Legal Assistance?
For privacy violations requiring legal support:
- Contact your state bar association for healthcare attorney referrals
- Call the HIPAA hotline for guidance: 1-800-368-1019
- Document all violations with dates, names, and details