The doctor obviously is not covered by HIPPA. He does have recourse if he is slandered. Although 99 percent of the information may be correct, he could argue that any mistaken info damaged him and thus have a case for slander. Coach Lane had no authority to talk about the medical condition of any of his wrestlers (HIPPA) until the wrestler gave it to him. If the wrestler is not 18, he still does not have the authority unless the wrestlers parent or guardian gave it.
