Guest guest Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Dear Jeff and List, I attempted to send the link to an article written in Medical Economics entitled, " You just received a subpoena. Now what? " and received a notice from PT Manager that the site could not be opened. Please Google " Medical Economics + You just received a subpoena. Now what Article " and you will be able to read the article. It was written in November 2002. Hope this helps...and by the way, you did the right thing. Vickie D. Cavitt, President Medical Legal Alliance, L.L.C. 600 Guilbeau Road, Suite A Lafayette, LA 70506 In a message dated 11/20/2008 7:50:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, jeff@... writes: Hi group--New experience for me today when my desk staff contacted me at home to let me know that a sheriff was in my office to serve a subpoena. Since my marriage seems sound and I have a pretty dull closet (skeleton-wise, that is) I went back to the office fairly assured. Indeed, it was an order to turn over medical records in a case wherein a former patient was sueing a trucking firm regarding the accident in which she was injured. The subpoena was from the attorneys of the trucking firm, and was not accompanied by a medical release form. I faxed a letter to the firm indicating that I could not release medical information without a release from the plaintiff. I called the attorneys' office to inform them of this verbally. So ....will my Thanksgiving dinner be interrupted by a SWAT squad? Has anyone experienced this approach before for records? I'm more accustomed to the written request accompanied by a release... Was my response the correct one? Thanks------Thanks------<WBR>--------Jeff Woodruff, Woodruff Physical Thera NH **************One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=h\ ttp://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 A subpoena takes precedence over a signed authorization. You will have to furnish the records per the subpoena. Amy Stelly Clinic Coordinator (Office Manager) LeBlanc, Chamberlain and Physical Therapy Services 4027 I-49 South Service Road Opelousas, Louisiana 70570 Telephone: Facsimile: IMPORTANT / CONFIDENTIAL This message and any attachments accompanying it from LeBlanc, Chamberlain and Physical Therapy Services is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) shown above. It contains information that may be privileged, confidential and / or exempt from disclosure under application law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that the copying, use, or distribution of any information or materials transmitted in or with this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message by mistake, please immediately call us at and destroy the original message. ________________________________ From: PTManager [PTManager ] On Behalf Of coopwoodruff [jeff@...] Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:13 PM To: PTManager Subject: Subpoena Hi group--New experience for me today when my desk staff contacted me at home to let me know that a sheriff was in my office to serve a subpoena. Since my marriage seems sound and I have a pretty dull closet (skeleton-wise, that is) I went back to the office fairly assured. Indeed, it was an order to turn over medical records in a case wherein a former patient was sueing a trucking firm regarding the accident in which she was injured. The subpoena was from the attorneys of the trucking firm, and was not accompanied by a medical release form. I faxed a letter to the firm indicating that I could not release medical information without a release from the plaintiff. I called the attorneys' office to inform them of this verbally. So ....will my Thanksgiving dinner be interrupted by a SWAT squad? Has anyone experienced this approach before for records? I'm more accustomed to the written request accompanied by a release... Was my response the correct one? Thanks--------------Jeff Woodruff, Woodruff Physical Therapy, Chester, NH ________________________________ IMPORTANT / CONFIDENTIAL This message and any attachments accompanying it from LHC Group is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) shown above. It contains information that may be privileged, confidential and / or exempt from disclosure under application law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that the copying, use, or distribution of any information or materials transmitted in or with this message is strictly prohibited. If you received this message by mistake, please immediately call us at and destroy the original message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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