A Patient Believes Her Privacy Rights Have Been Violated by a Local

Multiple Choice

A patient believes her privacy rights have been violated by a local hospital. Under HIPAA, the patient:

A) may immediately file a lawsuit in federal court
B) may immediately file a lawsuit in a small claims court
C) must first file a written complaint with the local medical society
D) must first file a written complaint with the local district attorney
E) must first file a written complaint with the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Office of Civil Rights