I really, really don't get it...

THere is something wrong...I thought they couldn't give other peoples records out to whomever..not only that but when you go to court anything that has happened previous doesn't count?

That doesn't sound right..Like you said, sure the judge has the right, but not her ex.. That is scary, makes one wonder about the "privacy" act patients are suppose to receive...

His side is trying every trick in the book. They are trying to say she has anorexia, she Can't be a fit mother. But all this harassment may just backfire. If All thr records prove that she is recovering, Is there Really a cure?, then his side won't hav an more ammo! Just try to be patient. I have a good feeling about this.

I would have your cousin ask his lawyer about this. Judges do alot of weird things. I do see thought that if a bit of evidence is presented BOTH sides have access to it by law. Depends on how it was presented and all that. Very complex stuff laws. I know you were concerned about this issue earlier.

I can think of a couple or reasons, but since he's her ex it does seem strange. If there is some kind of agreement that he will be responsibile for her health care or if the judge feels that her life is in danger and instead of putting her in an instution the ex has agreed to oversee her care. The only other thing I can think of is if this information is being released to the court in some type case where she is demanding money from him and is using these health problems to prove that he has damaged her and caused her expense. That is the most likely reason that I can think of.

Sadly this is happening to her. Seems like invasion of privacy and I am shocked to hear that the judge turned them over to him. Sadly in custody battles they will research up under the toe nails just to be nasty. Poor little guy stuck in the middle of this mess. Assuming the judge wanted to make sure that no past issues she may have had would affect the child's future, but to turn the records over that one is odd. Has she spoken to her attorney to see if their is a violation/invasion of some sort?

I am not sure. Nothing seems to be fair anymore and nothing seems to be private. It just doesn't seem right anymore for something to go in one persons direction and not the others.

sounds like someone's questioning mental health reasons regarding anorexia as disorder.i'm not entirely sure of the legality of that tho.sounds like an overstep on the judge's part.that sets up a bias.

I think your cousin has a really good case here and should stand up for herself on this. I understand the judge needing to know what is going on with her but unless she signed a release to the judge then all the clinic is allowed to release is a basic overall assessment and then only to judge. If she signed a release then they can be more detailed. Those records are confidential and I really don't think the judge was within his rights to pass them on to the ex. I know the laws vary depending on where you live but I think they are pretty strict on confidentiality everywhere. I really don't understand his point in doing this. It is a huge invasion of privacy.

hi dawn i read it as the judge being a good old boy aiding your cousin's' ex instead of bein impartial as he is supposed to be. the ex is trying 'to make your cousin look bad in the judge's eyes.that judge should be disbarred for what he is doing that is for sure

Not is nuts! Your cousin's ex sure wants custody of those kids! Yikes! I have never heard such crap! I have no idea why this is happening to your cousin!You'd think this stuff would not be allowed! Maybe the lawyer of the ex wanted all this to be public! This is not right!

Dawny, I dont like injustice. I expect Americans to be better than us Indians. Sadly it is not true. I agree something is very wrong here. But there is no problem without solution. You've got brains, and so has Lamby. And many others. We can all pool it together and come out with a solution that would change the situation. Wish myLot would become that good...but truly, I think Lamby might be able to come up with something, you know. Did you ask him for help on this one?

Your cousin can sue him for invasion of privacy. Actually medical records are owned by the patient itself it can only be used to court if the patient permits the use of it but if not it is invasion of privacy. Find out where they got the records and ask how did they get those because if it came from the hospital the hospital can also be sued for releasing the records unless requested by the court itself.

i dont think they could do that

I do not get it either, and I do not blame you for being angry about it. We make such a big deal about privacy, this just is all backwards.

Doesn't make sense to me either. I can't imagine how stressful this situation is to your cousin.

I'm guessing there's a legal battle over custody of children. In that case, the mental health of both parties would need to be assessed (if it's an issue) - that may have been the judge's reason. Still a jerk, though. Surely if it were to be released, it should be edited first so that only the essentials are there - or even just an assessment by a health professional, not all the records? Sounds dodgy to me.

well, I'm not all that surprised since people in power can do almost anything to get what they want, that's so common here in my country...but I hope that that a$$hole won't get away with this harassment, if your cousin is already recovering then he can't use her health problems anymore...don't worry everything will work themselves out in the end...