I had a huge problem with psychiatrist doing this all the time during hospitalizations. He would do his visits in the cafeteria or in the hallway maybe a few feet away from the day room. Everybody knew everything about everyone. I didn't necessarily mind them giving vague updates to my mom, but they gave her very specific details. Plus, back when I had medicaid they double billed it. I called medicaid and they were furious. Looking back on it, I should have sued that psychiatrist.

I had another psychiatrist specifically tell my mom details of traumatic things and literally everything I told her during a consult.