Patient Privacy Rights Violation
Summary
In Oklahoma, patients have the right to request same-gender medical professionals for personal procedures. If you feel your rights were violated, consult a civil rights or medical malpractice attorney. Contact the Tulsa County District Court for more information.Full Conversation
Someone gave me a drug test at a medical facility. I am a female and they are technically a male. I feel that my rights were violated
Hello ****, I understand your discomfort. Can you please tell me which location this incident took place in? Different locations have different laws relating to gender-specific procedures.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Thank you for the information, ****. In Oklahoma, there are specific laws about medical procedures:
- Medical professionals should respect a patient's right to privacy.
- Patients can request a same-gender professional for personal procedures.
Tulsa County District Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK *
Website: www.tulsacounty.org What type of lawyer do I contact?
You should look for a civil rights or medical malpractice attorney. These professionals specialize in cases where an individual's rights may have been violated in a healthcare setting.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you need any more legal information, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.