Patients Information Found Scattered at Richmond Dermatology and Laser Specialists in Richmond, Virginia

A few blocks away from the Richmond Dermatology and Laser Specialists office in Richmond, Virginia, hundreds of patient’s information was found scattered around the ground near the local Babies R Us.

Among the paperwork–patient lists, social security numbers, names and home addresses, insurance information, and medical records. The doctor’s office appeared to be very nonchalant about the issue, and later sent one employee out to the location to pick up the papers, though she missed numerous sheets behind.

Local news reporters returned the remaining paperwork they could find, and wanted to know more about this lack of care that is the doctor’s responsibility.

They later found out that the bag was on a waste management truck being sent away to be shredded, but fell off the truck, split open and scattered throughout the area.

Anyone who feels they may have medical records at risk is urged to call 1-800-533-1560 or email enfcomplaints@dhp.virginia.gov

Patients should also consider a credit monitoring service and check their credit reports thoroughly.