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Can patients sue?
Yes, patients can sue doctors or healthcare providers if their privacy is breached due to negligence, especially if it causes them harm. While HIPAA itself doesnt directly grant individuals the right to sue, many state laws do allow for such lawsuits. This adds another layer of risk for doctors using services like consumer ChatGPT without proper safeguards.
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