If my friend overdosed on opiates and my uncle was one of the paramedics that arrived but he told my family what happened without mentioning names,is that illegal?

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If my friend overdosed on opiates and my uncle was one of the paramedics that arrived but he told my family what happened without mentioning names,is that illegal?

Asked on October 18, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Wisconsin

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

No, it would not be illegal, as long as your uncle not only did not mention the name, but also avoided other unique personal identifiers, such as the address of the person, or that it was "my nephew's friend from high school with the long black hair," etc.


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