Medical records can be accessed, against a patient's will, only by legal subpoena (or if an emergency situation occurs requiring access of information that will assist in life-saving measures).
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
The law that provides access to government records with exceptions for records with medical info is the Freedom of Information Act.
medical records are kept until 8 years after death
if they are your own medical records you cannot be refused them. you have the right to have a copy of your medical records. it is against the law for anyone not to give you your medical records
federal law
YES
It is the law that a medical office protect your medical records. It is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It is for protecting your privacy.
Your medical records are protected by Federal privacy laws. If your's have been leaked, the source of the leak can be prosecuted and sued for damages.
who was the first federal legislation to deal thoroughly and explicitly with the privacy of medical records.
medical records are owned by a patient b. government c. hospital or physician d. medical licensure board medical records are owned by a patient b. government c. hospital or physician d. medical licensure board
Freedom of Information ActAdded: While the above answer is the Act you are probably looking for, be advised that there are many more records than just medical records that are restricted. to public view.
Your probation officer should not have access to your medical records unless you have signed a notice of consent. If you have not signed a notice of consent, and your PO is accessing your medical records, this is a HIPPA violation, a violation of Federal law, a felony, one you have not committed.