HIPPA VIOLATION???

[Misstlewis]

Is it a violation of hippa for a medical student to announce that my pap smear was abnormal to the receptionist?

Scenario: I had an appointment to c my obgyn who was running extremely late (i understand cuz if a pt go into labor or something then they have priority). Because everytime i come im always waitin 2 hours cuz she isnt there so i was talkin to my primary dr receptionist about getting a referral so i can make an appointment with somebody else. My obgyn's medical assistant jumps n the conversation and announces that i have to c the dr because my pap smear is abnormal. This lady is always rude when i come in and i believe she said that deliberately. I was wondering if this would b a violation and if so should i contact an attorney?

[Misstlewis]

actually i wasnt gonna respond to u but in all honestly... its not worth it cuz if u dont kno sarcasm then... nvm thanks for ur feedback.

[Misstlewis]

thank u... im bothered that bcuz i wasnt speakn to my obgyn receptionist then the obgyn's medical assistant didnt have to announce my info seein how i was speakn to my primary dr's receptionist about transfering.

[madwife2002, BSN, RN]

Thank you for all your responses I am closing thread as we are unable to give legal advice on allnurses.