“A person without the pertinent medical knowledge can assess whether Dr. Lui’s conduct was within the standard of care when he mistakenly removed a portion of a patient’s pancreas instead of the adrenal gland during an operation to remove the adrenal gland,” Judge Amy F. Cline wrote on behalf of the Kansas Court of Appeals.
‘Blanket HIPAA-Based Objection’ Doesn’t Shield Agency From Disclosing Gender-Affirming Care Info, Court Says
“Although HIPAA prohibits wrongful disclosure of [protected health information] PHI,
