Privacy and medical confidentiality | Rechtswinkel.nl

Questioner

When I visit the GP. And I am in her consultation room. She works in a partnership. But another GP is listening in on me in another room without my permission. Is that punishable? I have noticed that this has happened. And then you are with a GP, who is a trusted person with whom you have a discreet conversation. Is she punishable? What can I do about it?

Lawyer

Hello, Here are some important questions: how do you know that someone is listening in? Have you observed it yourself or do you think that it happens because of thin walls, for example? If you have evidence, I advise you to file a complaint with the Disciplinary Board for Health Care. You can file a complaint there if you find that your GP is violating his professional confidentiality by deliberately allowing another person to listen in on your confidential information. http://www.tuchtcollege-gezondheidszorg.nl/faq/vragenblokklacht/ But first I advise you to discuss this with your family doctor. Sometimes a mistake can be corrected by pointing it out to the person you think is making a mistake. If you have any further questions, please email me. Kind regards,