DEAR ABBY: I belong to a women's group that meets monthly. I have known most of the members since high school. Several of them work in the medical profession. More often than not, the conversation turns to their jobs.
They often discuss patients we all know. I'm gutless and do not ask them to stop -- probably because I don't think they would.
I am employed in a government office. We are constantly reminded not to breach confidentiality. I wouldn't dream of naming names.
Abby, it is important that personnel working in medical offices be reminded of their patients' right to privacy. I am sending my own doctors a letter reminding them to add this topic to their next staff meeting. -- TOO MUCH INFO IN INDIANAPOLIS
DEAR TOO MUCH INFO: That's an excellent idea. It's a topic that belongs on the agenda of any business that deals with sensitive information. A breach of confidentiality could have serious repercussions not only for the client, but for the employer as well.